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BY JULIANNE MCSHANE Call it body politics. Bay Ridge-based tech and education boffi ns are sound- OVER AGAIN! ing the alarm after state Sen. Marty Golden (R–Bay Ridge) announced his legislation Narrows Senior Center faces another threat of early ouster calling for body scanners in schools. BY JULIANNE MCSHANE ian building nearly three they successfully protested time at 1 pm on March 23, on But scanners would do They’re ousting the oldsters weeks before the June move- an earlier plan to kick them 63rd Street between 12th and nothing to deter an assault early — again! out date the seniors secured out before the center’s lease 13th avenues, after a snow- weapon-wielding shooter Catholic Charities is forc- from the Sisters of Mercy, a runs out. storm forced them to postpone from attacking a ing the seniors of the belea- rep from the charity told the The seniors and their sup- their original date of March 8. school, accord- guered Narrows Center out of oldsters when he visited the porters now plan to protest “We’re not happy,” said ing to one for- Dyker Heights’ Angel Guard- center just two weeks after the early move for a second center stalwart Stella Varri- mer teacher, ale. “I believe we should stay who added because we were told we could that the tech- stay until June.” nology would Catholic Charities’ chief ex- instead infringe ecutive offi cer, Monsignor Al- on students’ rights fred LoPinto, visited the center and make them feel targeted. on Feb. 16 and told the seniors “I think it’s totally against they would have to move the students’ civil liberties, and center to the organization’s it’s framing children as crim- Monsignor Joseph Stedman inals,” said Genna Goldsobel, Residence in Borough Park by who lives in Golden’s district May 15 — nearly three weeks and taught special-ed at a Gra- before the June 4 end of the vesend high school. “It’s creat- center’s lease. ing more stress and anxiety.” The Sisters of Mercy had Golden introduced legis- tried unsuccessfully to force lation on March 7 asking for the center out by early Feb- funding for unobtrusive threat ruary, but backed down after detection systems — which he the seniors rallied outside the called “smart scanners” — in Angel Guardian home on Feb. schools, subway stations, and 2, promising the seniors that entertainment venues state- they could stay until their wide . lease was up. Golden’s reps did not re- LoPinto also implied that spond to repeated requests for Catholic Charities was speed- clarifi cation on exactly what ing up the move to the new lo- kind of scanner technology cation on 53rd Street between he was referring to, but one lo- Ninth Avenue and Fort Hamil- cal tech expert said that based ton Parkway before the Sisters off the limited information he require it because out of legal provided, Golden was likely convenience. referring to a system that uses Pining for victory “We’re going to try to be millimeter-wave “advanced ahead of [the Sisters’] timeline imaging technology” — the Young scouts cheer on the racers at the annual Pinewood Derby at Kings Plaza Shopping Mall on March and there are legal reasons same kind the federal Trans- 3. For more, see page 4. Photo by Steve Solomonson why I must do that, because Continued on page 12 Continued on page 12
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NNN%9IFFBCPE;8@CP%:FD GL9C@J?<;9P:E>(D Brooklyn Museum A CIVIL ACTION welcomes a stellar David Bowie exhibit By Adam Lucente he Starman has touched down in Brooklyn! After a five-year world tour, the “David TBowie is” exhibit has made its final landing at the Brooklyn Museum. The enormous exhibition displays more than 300 artifacts from the late rock History-loving Bay Ridge lawyer shows off mini Civil War museum at offi ce icon’s five-decade career, including his instru- ments, costumes, writings and more. “David Bowie is” got its title because the polymorphous singer, actor, and artist David Bowie is so many things, said the curator of the London museum that initi- ated the project. “It’s a statement and an unfinished sentence because it can’t be finished,” said Victoria Broackes, of the Victoria and Albert Museum. “It’s an answer in which everybody brings their own.” BY JULIANNE MCSHANE “David Bowie is” shows off a treasure trove from the Thin White Duke’s personal archive, including original costumes, handwritten music, set designs, photos, and album artwork. Once you enter the exhibit, on the Museum’s fifth floor, you imme- diately see Bowie’s name lit up in bright, white lights. Many of the signs, placards, and images He’s Brooklyn’s attorney gen- throughout the exhibit are orange, a steady theme throughout Bowie’s long career, said the Museum’s chief designer. “Throughout Bowie’s album covers, one color stands out more than others: orange,” said Matthew Yokobosky, pointing to the orange lightning bolt eral! painted on Bowie’s face for the “Aladdin Sane” album cover. Each section covers a different era of Bowie’s career, with a different attempt to complete the title: Next to a collection of this stage costumes, a sign reads “David Bowie is making himself up.” A Bay Ridge attorney and Another, beside a series of photos, reads “David Bowie is floating in a most peculiar way.” Some of the coolest artifacts in the collection are a banjo that Bowie played on the BBC in 1981, the Union Jack coat he wore on the cover of his “Earthling” album, stage costumes from the “Ziggy Civil War buff commands a col- Stardust” tour, and the handwritten sheet music for the guitar and violin parts to “Space Oddity.” The Brooklyn Museum version of the show also features some objects not included at its previous stops, including lyric sheets and set lists. And the exhibit is more than a visual tour lection of more than 10,000 min- of Bowie’s career — each visitor gets a pair of headphones that plays Bowie’s music hits and snippets from his interviews, with the audio chang- ing depending on where you are in the room. For All the young boots: The exhibit “David Bowie is” at the Brooklyn Museum includes photos and example, when you approach the slightly worn, yel- artwork from throughout the artist’s career, including this image from 1973. Masayoshi Sukita Continued on page 54 iature military fi gurines poised in the midst of famous battles — Your entertainment and even showcases about 4,000 guide Page 49 of them at his Fifth Avenue law fi rm, Connors and Sullivan, be- tween Bay Ridge Parkway and Police Blotter ...... 8 74th Street. Michael Connors Letters ...... 34 said his interest in collecting Rhymes with Crazy ...... 36 soldiers began when he was a Harbor Watch ...... 45 child, and it revived when he had his own son. “When I was a kid, I was always interested in toy sol- diers,” said the attorney. “And then for my son’s third birth- day, we gave him a set, and I said, ‘I didn’t know they still made these.’ So I got on the In- ternet and started collecting.” The 22-year-old collection — which he estimates to be HOW TO REACH US worth $300,000 — is distrib- HISTORY BUFF: (Above) Attorney uted throughout his Ridge Mail: and Civil War enthusiast Michael home and his fi rm’s four other Connors poses with his Irish Bri- Courier Life offi ces on the distant isles of gade display inside his Fifth Av- Manhattan and Staten Island Publications, Inc., enue law fi rm. (Right) Connors’s and the faraway borough of 1 Metrotech Center North collection also features Brooklyn’s 10th Floor, Brooklyn, Queens, said Connors, who’s also the president of an orga- own 14th Regiment. N.Y. 11201 nization full of like-minded Photos by Tom Hilton General Phone: history buffs, the Civil War (718) 260-2500 Roundtable of New York . the Union, the 54th Regiment News Fax: Many of the soldiers are Massachusetts Volunteer In- (718) 260-2592 arranged to depict specifi c fantry. Plus, the born-and- battles, including the bloody bred Ridgite pays homage to News E-Mail: 1862 Battle of Fredericksburg his home borough with his [email protected] in Virginia, the 1863 Battle collection depicting the 14th His collection of minia- He plans to continue col- Display Ad Phone: of Newton’s Station in Mis- Regiment of Brooklyn, which tures of the Union’s Irish Bri- lecting “until my wife starts (718) 260-8302 sissippi during the Union-led consisted of mostly borough gade mid-charge is on display throwing it away,” he said, and Display Ad E-Mail: Grierson’s Raid, and the Bat- abolitionists who volunteered in his law fi rm’s Fifth Avenue has even passed on his passion [email protected] tle of Chancellorsville in Vir- at the behest of President Lin- storefront window for all to to his son, who maintains his ginia, which led to the death coln when the four-year war see, and he’s shown his collec- own small collection of about Display Ad Fax: of Confederate commander kicked off in 1861. tion to a local Cub Scouts troop 100 military miniatures. (718) 260-2579 Stonewall Jackson. He even Connors sources the metal, and the Bay Ridge Histori- Connors said he’s also in- Classified Phone: has an 800-fi gure set depicting plastic, and resin miniatures cal Society. But he added that terested in the 1836 Battle of (718) 260-2555 Pickett’s Charge, which won — which run from $10 to $100 he’s willing to open his doors the Alamo — along with many Classified Fax: the seminal 1863 Battle of Get- per fi gure — from China, Sri to any interested readers and other moments in military (718) 260-2549 tysburg for the Union. Lanka, and Vietnam, he said, history buffs who want to see history — but he has to draw The history maven also adding that he sometimes has the miniatures up close. the line somewhere. Classified E-Mail: has a few rare sets, including to send unpainted fi gurines to “Anybody can come in and “I like history, period,” he [email protected] the war’s fi rst African-Amer- be touched up by Sri Lankan walk around and look at it,” he said. “But you can’t collect ev- ican regiment organized by experts. said. erything.” :FLI@J:FLI@<:FLI@I8G?@: > 2 COURIER LIFE, MARCH 9–15, 2018 MBRBG Tragedy in Slope Driver not charged after hitting and killing two kids in ghastly Park Slope collision BY COLIN MIXSON Prosecutors did not immedi- RECOIL: The owners of Coney Island staple Gargiulo’s decided to can- ately charge a female motor- cel plans to host a fund-raiser for the National Rifl e Association one ist after she allegedly killed day after telling locals at a CB 13 meeting that they couldn’t break two children and sent two their contract with the gun groupies. Photo by Steve Solomonson women — one pregnant — and a man to the hospital with in- juries when she plowed her Gargiulo’s snubs NRA vehicle into the victims while they crossed Ninth Street near Fifth Avenue in Park Slope on Monday afternoon. after local outrage “This very tragic incident is under active investigation BY JULIANNE MCSHANE of local pols and offi cials — and we’re looking into all The owners of Coney Island including Borough Presi- aspects of this case,” said a eatery Gargiulo’s have re- dent Adams and Councilman spokesman for District Attor- portedly bowed to pressure Mark Treyger (D–Coney Is- ney Eric Gonzalez. from local pols, offi cials, land) — condemned plans for Seizures struck the driver DEATH TRAIL: A collision on Ninth Street in Park Slope wounded fi ve and residents and cancelled the Brooklyn Friends of the at the time of the deadly crash, and killed two children, one of whom was in a baby stroller that became its controversial April fund- National Rifl e Association’s according to a law-enforce- lodged beneath the wheel of a Volvo that police say blew a red light, at raiser for the National Rifl e April 12 event in the wake of ment source, who said the left. Community News Group / Colin Mixson Association. the Feb. 14 mass shooting in medical condition is investi- The lawyer for the family Parkland, Fla., that killed 17 gators’ best explanation for ran a red light and slammed Avenue following the crash, that owns Gargiulo’s wrote in people. The event was slated the carnage. into the women and children, dragging one of the kids be- a letter obtained by NY1 that to include a raffl e giving The woman remained emo- according to witnesses. neath her car, before collid- the restaurant was a more- away a shotgun, two pistols, tionless after the collision that Muniz claimed the motor- ing with a parked car halfway than-century-old institution and two rifl es. claimed the lives of the 1-year- ist approached the intersec- down the block, Muniz said. in the neighborhood, but that After NY1 reported the old boy and 4-year-old girl, fi r- tion slowly, well after the light Rescuers found the chil- it had never dealt with a con- cancellation, Treyger re- ing off text messages on her turned red, and then averted dren dead at the scene, accord- troversy of this magnitude, leased a joint statement with phone as paramedics loaded her eyes before accelerating ing to a Police Department and decided to cancel the Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D–Ma- her into an ambulance, wit- into the victims making their spokesman, who said para- event in light of the response rine Park), Public Advocate nesses claimed. way through the crosswalk. medics rushed the two women from locals. Letitia James, Comptroller “She had no emotion, no “She just threw her head and man to Methodist Hos- “They have never had a Scott Stringer, Senator Di- emotion at all,” said bystander back, like she didn’t want to pital in critical, but non-life- national political issue land ane J. Savino (D–Coney Is- Jennifer Muniz, as she waited see what she was about to threatening, condition. on their doorstep,” the law- land) and National Action to speak with investigators do,” said the eyewitness, who A mangled baby stroller lay yer wrote. “They thank ev- Network Northeast Regional following the horrifi c crash. claimed she was about to cross beneath the Volvo’s right-rear eryone for their interest in Director Minister Kirsten The driver was behind the the same intersection with a wheel following the crash, this important dialogue and John Foy praising the top wheel of a white Volvo sedan friend when the collision oc- which left a visible trail of have decided it best to cancel brass at Gargiulo’s for can- heading downhill on Ninth curred. gore on the road beside a kid- the event.” celling the fund-raiser, add- Street towards Fifth Avenue The driver continued down sized shoe. Earlier this week, a slew Continued on page 20 at 12:41 pm, when she allegedly Ninth Street towards Fourth Continued on page 20 Coney cop charged with repeatedly exposing himself to female colleagues BY JULIANNE MCSHANE behavior anywhere in our soci- ney’s offi ce. reer goals. And he allegedly and Eddie Martins resigned He wasn’t fl ashing his badge! ety and especially within our A subsequent investigation exposed himself to a fi fth of- from the force in November af- A police offi cer from Coney police department,” said Eric found that Avosso allegedly fi cer inside the stationhouse ter they were accused of raping Island’s 60th Precinct who al- Gonzalez in a statement. “I exposed himself to other fe- when they were alone in a a woman in the back of an un- legedly exposed himself to fi ve commend the Internal Affairs male colleagues, including an room while he asked her ques- dercover minivan within the female offi cers while on duty Bureau and my prosecutors for offi cer he allegedly exposed tions, and then a second time 60th Precinct’s turf, and were was arraigned on an 11-count taking swift action to investi- himself to on the subway en when they were in a squad car subsequently arraigned on a indictment for public lewd- gate and prosecute these dis- route from the district attor- returning from court. 50-count indictment in Brook- ness and exposure on March turbing allegations.” ney’s offi ce to the precinct, the Avosso has been suspended lyn Supreme Court on Oct. 30 . 2 in Brooklyn Supreme Court. A female offi cer assigned to offi ce said. from the force without pay, ac- That victim also alleged that a The district attorney con- the 60th Precinct fi led a com- He also allegedly exposed cording to a department rep. pack of nine offi cers from the demned the actions of Offi cer plaint with her Patrolmen’s himself to — and masturbated He was released on bail and precinct cornered her and her Anthony Avosso, who works Benevolent Association dele- in front of — another offi cer in ordered to return to court on mother when she was getting in the precinct’s anti-crime gate on Feb. 16, alleging that a marked squad car during an May 2, the district attorney’s a rape kit done at the Maimo- unit, and praised the depart- on three separate occasions overnight tour, and on another offi ce said. nides Medical Center in Bor- ment’s internal oversight bu- — including the night before occasion allegedly exposed Allegations of sexual ha- ough Park a few days after the reau for moving to prosecute — Avosso exposed himself to himself to a probationary of- rassment and abuse are not Sept. 15 alleged assault to try the allegations quickly. her while they were alone in a fi cer who had just graduated new for the Coney Island pre- to intimidate her not to rat out “There is no place for this room in the stationhouse, ac- from the Police Academy cinct. Brooklyn South narcot- the cops, according to the New defendant’s alleged outrageous cording to the district attor- while asking her about her ca- ics detectives Richard Hall York Post. MBRBG COURIER LIFE, MARCH 9–15, 2018 3 Cub Scouts race for glory at Kings Plaza BY ADAM LUCENTE These cubs are scouting the competition! Cub Scouts raced small, homemade, wooden cars down a plastic track at the Pinewood Derby at the Kings Plaza Shop- ping Center on March 3. Rac- ing the handmade cars at the scouting event teaches the kids the value of building something yourself, accord- ing to one of the cubmasters. “The goal is to give them ownership. It’s easy to go to the store and buy something,” OFF TO THE RACES: (Above) Cub Scout Alex Marin prepares to race his said Michael Moscol, the cub- hand-crafted car at the Pinewood Derby at Kings Plaza Shopping Mall on master of Pack 16 on Coney Is- March 3, where the scouts built and raced their own miniature vehicles. land. “They must plan ahead (Right) Genesis Rodriguez helps prepare the cars for the race. and learn what types of tools Photos by Steve Solomonson to use. The goal is to do your best.” to a straightaway, and the tional championship in Times The annual Pinewood winner is the car with the best Square at the end of the school Derby is an event for Cub time, according to Moscol. year, according to the regional Scouts — that is, Boy Scouts in The races are competitive district executive. grades one through fi ve. The and continuous. Each pack “They defi nitely like to see cubs are given a block of wood, fi rst has its own internal races, something they’ve created nails, and four wheels, and and the winners of each of the and then compete,” said Gen- must fashion a car out of all pack’s age groups, known as esis Rodriguez. this within a strict set of reg- dens, advance to the Brook- What makes a pinewood ulations, including the car’s lyn regional tournament, car blaze down the track weight right towards the back There are trophies both for weight. The kids must design which was the Kings Plaza comes down to how it’s built, of the car. This pushes it down the derby winners in each den and craft the cars by them- event. The top three racers for said one cubmaster. the hill and gains momen- as well as the cars with the selves. At the derby, they race each age group at the regional “They have to have good tum,” said Pack 238 in Sheep- best design. them down a slope that leads derby then advance to the na- wheel alignment, and get the shead Bay’s Vinny Romano. 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MBRBG COURIER LIFE, MARCH 9–15, 2018 5 Coney intersection co-named for beloved pastor BY JULIANNE MCSHANE Coney Islanders turned out on March 23 to celebrate the co- naming of an intersection in front of a church after its be- loved late pastor, who was com- mitted to serving the neigh- borhood’s homeless, sick, and elderly. even though his own home and Pastor Agustin Quiles Jr., church had been destroyed, who passed last July, spent 35 according to Treyger. years as the Senior Pastor of Treyger said that Quiles Coney’s Pentecostal Church of was a selfl ess community fi x- Jesus Christ at W. 21st Street ture who was beloved by the and Mermaid Avenue — the in- community even after his tersection that was co-named death. after him — during which time “Pastor Agustin Quiles Jr. he grew the church’s member- was a remarkable fi gure and a ship and expanded its services pillar in our community,” he and reach to the homeless, sick, said. “This was someone who and elderly, according to Coun- was known in Coney Island cilman Mark Treyger (D–Co- for always putting the needs ney Island). of his neighbors over his own. He also worked as a chap- When Superstorm Sandy lain with the city police depart- devastated our area and de- ment and city Department of stroyed the Pastor’s home, Corrections, and regularly vol- he did everything he could to unteered at soup kitchens, or- keep his church open and pro- ganized funeral services for lo- vide much-needed assistance cals who could not afford them, of all kinds to other members and visited senior centers and of the community. It is a privi- local hospitals, Treyger said. lege to be able to co-name the And after Hurricane Sandy corner of Mermaid Avenue in 2012, he helped distribute and W. 21st Street in honor of LIVING LEGACY: Pastor Quiles’s family celebrated with Councilman Mark Treyger on March 3 at the co-naming hot meals, clothing, and fed- Pastor Quiles and everything of W. 21st Street and Mermaid Avenue in Coney Island, in front of Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ, where he eral assistance to locals — he represented.” was a pastor for 35 years. Photos by Mike Beitchman 6 COURIER LIFE, MARCH 9–15, 2018 MBRBG AT NYU LANGONE HOSPITAL–BROOKLYN WE’RE IMPROVING QUALITY AND SAFETY FOR EVERY PATIENT. NYU LANGONE HOSPITAL–BROOKLYN 150 55TH STREET, SUNSET PARK Our reputation for quality and safety is what distinguishes us as one of the premier health systems in the country. Simply put, you cannot provide world-class care without a continuous commitment to the most stringent quality standards and the safest protocols for every patient. We’ve brought those standards to our hospital in Brooklyn. Our goal is to provide the residents of Brooklyn and Staten Island the level of care NYU Langone Health is known for, closer to where they live. To learn more, visit nyulangone.org. MBRBG COURIER LIFE, MARCH 9–15, 2018 7 The victim said he was near 63RD PRECINCT Stillwell Avenue at 5:10 pm when a MARINE PARK—MILL BASIN—FLATLANDS— man threatened him with a gun and BERGEN BEACH forced to walk into the building and up to the fourth fl oor. Once up there, No good deed they were joined by three others, ac- cording to a police report. One of the A so-called friend attacked a se- thieves pointed a gun to the victim’s nior for refusing to give the assail- chest, another put him into a choke- ant a ride home last November, he hold, and two others emptied his reported to police on March 3. pockets and took headphones and a Cops say the 75-year-old man, cellphone, cops said. They then fl ed who lives near Avenue M, reluc- Surprise delivery Umbrella assault the building, said cops. tantly gave a friend a ride on Nov. A trio of louts assaulted a deliv- Police arrested a trio of men who 28, after being assaulted for refus- eryman on 11th Street on Feb. 27, they say punched a man and then ing to earlier. Police say the man punching him in the face and his struck him with an umbrella, caus- Jumped and robbed was struck on the right side of his body before stealing $80 and then ing a large laceration on the right Three miscreants beat up and face, causing a scratch, said cops. fl eeing in a car. side of his upper rib cage, on Fifth robbed a man on W. 12th Street on — Alexandra Simon The group approached the man Avenue on March 4. March 3. between Avenues S and T just af- The group punched the man on The man told police he was near ter 8:30 pm, with one coming at him his face and body and then with the Avenue X at 6:25 pm when three men 68TH PRECINCT from the front and two from the umbrella before fl eeing just before 2 and a woman pushed him to the BAY RIDGE—DYKER HEIGHTS back. They drove away in a dark am at 41st Street, cops said. ground and then kicked him in the blue car going towards Avenue S, face and body, leaving him bruised Whodunit? according to the report. What a tool and bloody. One of them took two iP- hones and cash off him, before they A patron of a Fifth Avenue bar A perp stole and cloned an 18th all fl ed towards Stillwell Avenue, broke its front window on Feb. 26 af- Destination: jail Street resident’s business card to cops said. ter getting into a fi ght with the bar- Police arrested four men who spend $2,300 on tools at a home im- Police said they did not fi nd the tender just a few moments before they say intimidated a man on a D provement store on Feb. 28. thieves after searching the area. someone — and possibly the same train en route to Bay Parkway on The resident, who lives between The victim went to Coney Island person — fi red shots outside. March 4 in order to steal his money. Third and Fourth avenues, told of- Hospital for treatment of his inju- Cops say the villain smashed The group approached the man fi cers the theft occurred between 2 ries, offi cers said. the window at the watering hole be- around 2:45 am, and two sat down and 2:40 pm. tween 80th and 81st streets just be- next to him and told him to give fore 3:15 am. The villain fl ed on foot them his money, while the two oth- Cracked up Tool heist ers stood above him, intimidating A good-for-nothing stole materi- in an unknown direction, police Cops cuffed a woman who they him to do so, said cops. als from a construction site on Bay- said. Offi cers also responded to re- say was found with a glass pipe with When the train arrived to the view Avenue on March 1. ports of four shots fi red at the loca- crack residue on Fourth Avenue on station at W. Seventh Street, the The victim said the thief entered tion, but they did not know if they March 1. man called the police, who met and the site near W. 37th Street after 3 were from the same person, because Offi cers spotted her at 57th Street arrested the men at the Stillwell Av- pm and took two copper pipes. the perps reportedly fl ed in a car on between 9:15 and 9:30 am, and saw enue station. Fifth Avenue going towards 79th the woman allegedly try to hide the Street, according to offi cials. Wheels thief pipe in her bag, said cops. 61ST PRECINCT Got him from behind A thief got into an 85th Street Didn’t get too far SHEEPSHEAD BAY—HOMECREST— resident’s 2003 Nissan Pathfi nder MANHATTAN BEACH—GRAVESEND A pair of louts attacked a man Authorities arrested a man who on Feb. 28 and drove off as if it were from behind as he was on his way to allegedly stole two fur vests worth his own after stealing the keys from the subway on 63rd Street on March nearly $2,300 from a Third Avenue Knifepoint robbery another car in the same driveway. 1, before grabbing his wallet, money, store on March 1. A scoundrel robbed a man at The son of the homeowner saw and phone. Police say the man stole the furs knifepoint on Ocean Parkway on The victim told police he was the nogoodnik take the keys to his from the store between 30th and Feb. 26. near 11th Avenue at 2:30 am when car parked in the driveway of the 31st streets between 7:15 and 7:45 The victim said he was walk- masked miscreants came up from home between 14th and 15th ave- pm, and offi cers arrested him later ing to his car parked near Avenue behind and struck his left ear, caus- nues around 4 pm and then get into that night. S at 8:15 am when a man pulled a ing pain and a laceration. Cops say his father’s car and speed away. knife on him and said “give me your the goons then stole his belongings money.” The victim then gave up from his pocket before fl eeing on Tool move credit cards and a debit card, and 11th Avenue towards 64th Street. 72ND PRECINCT Police busted a man who they say the thief fl ed towards Avenue U, po- SUNSET PARK–WINDSOR TERRACE tried to steal an estimated $1,500 lice reported. worth of tools from a home improve- Police said they did not fi nd the 62ND PRECINCT Vicious attack ment store on Hamilton Avenue on man after searching the area. He March 2. BENSONHURST—BATH BEACH A brute struck a man with an was wearing a gray hoodie at the An employee apprehended the umbrella, causing an abrasion to time of the robbery, cops said. man right around 11:40 am at the his left forearm, and threatened his Shopping spree store near 19th Avenue, when he put life when he was driving in his car Phone jacked A liar stole a 78th Street resi- the items under his coat and tried dent’s identity to open two store with his child on Greenwood Ave- A jerk stole a teenage girl’s phone to walk out without paying, cops re- credit cards and make more than nue on March 2. on Batchelder Street on Feb. 26. ported. Police arrested him soon af- $25,000 in purchases at some point The man told police he was driv- The victim said she was walking ter. — Julianne McShane between Jan. 31 and Feb. 28, the ing from E. Fifth Street towards E. home near Avenue V at 3:05 pm when woman told police. Fourth Street around 6:45 pm when a man snuck up on her from behind, The woman, who lives between he heard a car nearby. When he 60TH PRECINCT covered her mouth, and pushed her 17th and 18th avenues, told po- stopped to check, the lout ran up to to the ground. He took her iPhone 6s lice that at around 10 am someone him and hit him with the umbrella CONEY ISLAND—BRIGHTON BEACH— and fl ed, said cops. opened Macy’s and American Eagle and then commanded that he “get SEAGATE Police said they are looking at store accounts, and also made pur- out of here or I’ll kill you in front of camera footage of the area, and chases of more than $9,000 on her your kid,” police reported. 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And the 28 members Attention Arts buildings between 63rd and 64th of Community Board 10 unanimously streets, bound by 12th and 13th av- voted to support the Guardians’ re- enues, are historically and architec- quest at its Feb. 26 board meeting. turally signifi cant structures that The request for evaluation does not LANDLORDS they worry the buyer will bulldoze if require support from the community they’re not landmarked in time. board or local elected offi cials for the !RE 9OUR 4ENANTS #REATING ! .UISANCE s $O 4HEY /WE 9OU 2ENT “We fear that the change in own- commission to move forward with the .EED 4HEM %VICTED s #OMMERCIAL 2ESIDENTIAL ership is a direct threat to losing this process, according to a landmarks rep, complex, which has been an important who added that there’s no guarantee OVER 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE part of our neighborhood for over a that the buildings will even be consid- century,” the pols wrote. “Landmark- ered for designation. 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They would put us under mer fi rebrand didn’t resist the early + TAX certain legal constraints that I would move-out date, but rather urged the 14 prefer not to be under,” he said. seniors to accept it, retreating from WITH COUPON ONLY. EXPIRES 03/31/18. A Catholic Charities rep would not his earlier pledges to fi ght for the se- elaborate on the nature of the docu- niors to stay . APPROVED & DEALER ments and constraints the monsignor “When [Brannan] came here, he was so eager to avoid, but said LoPinto took the priest’s side. That turned the &2%% 0)#+ 50 $%,)6%29 was happy that the seniors were com- seniors off,” Castagna said. “He’s two- ing forward to complain. faced.” 8705 54( “He has nothing but great respect Brannan defended his support of !6% for the seniors and encourages them the early move, citing his efforts to nn s &)8%$ to continue publicly voicing their opin- get the complex landmarked before it WWW.MRVACUUMSTORES.COM ions and concerns,” said Lucy Garri- can be bulldozed, and make the senior do-Mota. center’s transition to a new location go The senior who organized the pro- smoothly. tests blasted LoPinto and the religious “I am doing everything I can to organization for distressing the se- save the Angel Guardian Home and niors by walking back their promise protect the Narrows Senior Center,” he that they could stay through June, said. “That includes signing on to a let- suggesting they were probably rush- ter with the Guardians of the Guard- ing just to save a few weeks’ rent. ian to see the Angel Guardian Home “It’s a disgrace what they’re doing, landmarked and to make sure the Nar- these seniors are getting sick over it,” rows Senior Center has a viable back said Pauline Castagna. “I think it’s up plan if all else fails.” because they own the building where At the protest, the seniors will also they’re sending us. But June 4 is only call for the city Landmarks Preserva- two-and-a-half weeks more.” tion Commission to landmark the site , Councilman Justin Brannan (D- and for the mystery buyer to create af- Bay Ridge) — who does not represent fordable senior housing, according to the district but has repeatedly pub- organizers. ing a proposal without having done SCANNERS his homework to score points after a school shooting,” said Ridgite Dan Continued from cover Hetteix, who works as an audio and portation Security Administration visual technician at Columbia Uni- uses in its airport full-body scanners versity. — using electromagnetic waves to And the full-body scanners used in highlight weapons and other poten- airports cost approximately $134,000 tial threats on a detailed, three-dimen- each, according to a Transportation sional image of a person (sans cloth- Security Administration rep, leading ing) that appears on a monitor. another local to call for Golden to in- But the agency doesn’t require kids stead funnel that money into neces- under 12 years old to go through the sary schools supplies. scanners, in part because frequent “The idea that they would be able false-positives often require follow-up to fund this technology when schools Visit us at: www.cusimanoandrussofuneralhome.com invasive pat-downs, leading the tech don’t have enough desks, books, and Visit us at: www.cusimanoandrussofuneralhome.com expert to suggest that Golden and his pencils is absurd,” said Ridgite Mal- Visit us at: www.cusimanoandrussofuneralhome.com staffers probably hadn’t studied up on lory McMahon, who taught and con- the notoriously shaky technology . sulted in city public schools for the “I think Marty is really overesti- past decade. “I cannot imagine how mating what technology can do with- this could realistically be imple- out really understanding it, and mak- mented.” 12 COURIER LIFE, MARCH 9–15, 2018 BR Our best memories begin with a single day at the beach... 9 MONTH CD % 1.40 APY1 Experience the whole summer 16 MONTH CD Summer % 2018 2.10 APY1 60 MONTH CD % &$!" # % &$!" # % \gaWZdS`UcZZ Q][ \gP`SShg^]W\b Q][ 2.50 APY1 TOWING FROM CALL ANYTIME ANY COLLI LOCATION NT SIO 24/7 DE N O CO T Established 1958 R U P A LET OUR CLAIMS DEPARTMENT Ý Ý COLLECT FROM AT FAULT VEHICLES INSURANCE CO. 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BR COURIER LIFE, MARCH 9–15, 2018 13 Pol honors volunteers BY JULIANNE MCSHANE organized the event. rides, among other events. They gave back to those who “The community volun- Another Ridgite who has give so much. teers are an important part helped organize the Haunted The offi ce of state Sen. of what makes this commu- Halloween, Christmas tree Marty Golden (R–Bay Ridge) nity what it is,” said Chip lighting, and Easter egg hunt held its annual Volunteer Ap- Cafiero. “You want to ac- for more than a decade said preciation Dinner at the Bay knowledge your volunteers. she was glad that the pol and Ridge Manor on March 1 to No matter how small the his pals recognized the lo- thank the Ridgites who help part they play, they should cals who dedicate their time organize and run the neigh- be recognized.” to making sure his events go DEDICATED HELPERS: (Left) Francine Wiig, Nicolette Cafi ero, Chip borhood’s annual events, in- Golden delivered remarks off without a hitch. Cafi ero, and Melissa Cafi ero enjoyed state Sen. Marty Golden’s awards cluding the Haunted Hallow- before issuing appreciation “They showed apprecia- een Walk. certifi cates to the volunteers tion for every person who has ceremony and appreciation dinner for the volunteers of the Bay Ridge The more than 160 honorees who help put on the annual worked for Marty and done vol- Haunted Halloween Walk at the Bay Ridge Manor on March 1. (Center) Vol- who ensure some of the nabe’s Haunted Halloween Walk, unteer work,” said Linda Alle- unteer and CNG sales rep Jeanne Eisenhardt showed off her certifi cate most beloved traditions carry Easter egg hunt, Christmas gretti, who is also the founder of appreciation. (Above) Linda Allegretti showed off her Golden-issued on all deserve to be recognized, tree lighting, summer concert of the Shore Road Parks Con- certifi cate for her commitment to the community and volunteer service. according to the Ridgite who series, senior fairs, and boat servancy. 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Apartments at the corner of Offi cials’ approval of a de- Joralemon Street and Colum- veloper’s long-gestating pro- bia Place within the nabe’s posal to dig up a tree-lined designated historic district courtyard behind a Brooklyn — wants to excavate the com- Heights building to make way plex’s backyard to install 97 for an underground parking parking spots that would sit garage sandwiched against the about 11 feet below the ground, Brooklyn–Queens Express- according to the Department way could send the road’s al- of Buildings. ready crumbling triple canti- But the project — which lever crashing down before it would also unfreeze some ten- is repaired, warned residents ants’ rents that were locked in and their reps. place after the ca. 1890 build- “Whatever work they are ing’s previous landlord paved doing is threatening the in- over part of its original out- tegrity of the BQE,” said Joel door courtyard to add park- NEXTDOOR NEIGHBOR: Residents of the Riverside Apartments at the corner of Joralemon Street and Colum- Kupferman, an attorney in ing in the ’90s — has sat in bia Place want the city and state to hit the breaks on its approval for allowing a developer to dig up a courtyard charge of the New York Envi- purgatory for much of the last at the complex in order to build an underground garage right next to the already-crumbling Brooklyn Queens- ronmental Law and Justice decade, because it requires Expressway wall. Photo by Caleb Caldwell Project, who is representing approval by both the city and the building’s tenants fi ghting the state’s Division of Housing plan — moving the entrance cember. But as concerns over the the project along with lawyer and Community Renewal. of the proposed garage after And the city’s Buildings complicated city-led reha- Stephen Dobkin of Manhat- State leaders panned the offi cials objected to its former Department issued the de- bilitation of the Brooklyn– tan-based fi rm Collins, Dob- proposal back in 2009, but location, among other tweaks veloper a permit to start con- Queens Expressway’s three- kin and Miller, LLP. Weiner revised his then Land- — and the division eventually struction back in 2014, accord- tiered triple cantilever heat The chief of builder Pin- marks Commission–approved green-lit his scheme last De- ing to a spokesman. 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Brooklynites turned out to taste some local brews at a fund-raiser on March 2 for the Guild for Exceptional Chil- dren, a group that supports local people with intellectual and developmental disabili- ties and their families In addition to raising money, the social event helped connect the organization’s cli- ents with others in the com- munity, according to the group’s head. “When people think of de- velopmental disability, they don’t think of the person, they think of the disability,” said executive director Paul Cas- sone. “It was a chance to talk BEER FOR BUCKS: (Above) Marine Park Golf Course general manager to our folks and help people Stephen Fabrizio drinks merrily at a beer tasting and buffet held at the see them as people.” course on March 2 to benefi t the Guild for Exceptional Children, which The seventh-annual beer tasting and buffet took place at supports families who have children with special needs. (Right) Maureen the Marine Park Golf Course. Demarinis drinks a beer from Sixpoint Brewery, located in Red Hook. Attendees paid for entry, and Photos by Steve Solomonson then were able to sample a plethora of beers provided by their beer as a way to show “I was thrilled,” said Cas- The Guild for Exceptional vocational training, activities non-local and local breweries, off their product and sup- sone, who was afraid the heavy Children is a Bay Ridge group such as ceramics and garden- including Sixpoint Brewery port the cause. All in all, the snow and rain that day would that supports the developmen- ing classes, therapy services, in Red Hook and Blue Point guild raised around $15,000, keep people from showing up. tally and intellectually dis- and more to their clients. Brewing Company on Long and more than 100 supporters “I was very pleased with the abled, and families raising dis- The beer, of course, was a Island. 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BEER abilities is personal for GARGIULO’S Continued from page 3 “She was crying, scared, Continued from page 18 much of the Guild for Ex- Continued from page 3 everything. She was trying ceptional Children’s lead- Bystanders, meanwhile, to get up,” she Clark-Smith. big hit at the fund-raiser. ership. Its director of rec- ing that cancelling the event was rushed to the wounded wom- “She was like, ‘Oh god,’ you Cassone said his favorite reational services said he the right move given the national an’s and dying children’s aid, know?” was the Undercover In- got involved because his debate over gun violence, and the according to Muniz. Surveillance footage this vestigation Shut-Down aunt has used their ser- neighborhood’s long struggle with “Everybody was crying, paper obtained from a nearby by Lagunitas — a bitter, vices for decades. gun violence . yelling, screaming,” she re- insurance broker shows the malty ale. “She’s been go- “We have worked hard to ad- counted. “It looked like Arma- 44-year-old driver — a Staten “It has a little bit of the ing there for 40 years, dress gun violence in this neighbor- geddon.” Island resident, according to bitterness of an IPA, but and has made a lot of hood, and an event like this, partic- Another witness said she reports — approach the in- it’s not very heavy,” he friends,” said Tommy ularly after the Parkland tragedy, was working on the second tersection as the light turned said. “It was exceptional.” Hoefel. “They’ve always was simply not in the best interests fl oor of a gym that overlooks red, then slowly inch for- Supporting Brook- gone above and beyond of our community,” the pols said. the intersection when she ward as pedestrians and ve- lynites with intellectual for her.” “Gargiulo’s has been an important spotted bodies littering the hicles began to cross Ninth and supportive partner of the com- street below and ran to the Street before speeding into munity for decades, and the deci- scene fearing someone she the women and children dur- sion to cancel this event shows that knew was hurt. ing a break in traffi c, send- Gargiulo’s has heard and respects And upon her arrival, the ing their bodies fl ying to the the concerns of our community.” good Samaritan said she was pavement. News of the cancellation came shocked to fi nd her aunt — who Numerous traffi c-watchdog just a day after co-owner Michael lives in Red Hook — there, not and cyclist-advocacy groups Russo told angry locals at Com- as a victim, but comforting demanded Mayor DeBla- munity Board 13’s Feb. 28 public the pregnant victim as she lie sio improve safety on Ninth meeting that the restaurant had no injured in the street. Street hours after the crash, power to break its contract with the “The only person moving with some organizing a rally gun group and cancel the event. was the lady trying to get up at 8:30 am on Tuesday outside “We’re stuck in a hard place, to check on her child, and my the nearby YMCA, where Hiz- because we are in the community, aunt was telling her ‘please zoner works out each morn- we care about the community, but stay down, please stay down, ing. we’re in a position where we’re con- please stay down,’ ” said De- In 2016, a motorist fatally tractually bound to [the event]. 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The sex- “We were thrilled to be a part of it,” tet’s singer and guitarist said the event Canny said. — which raised $1,500 for the parade, The parade is set for March 25, and according to committee rep Denise will feature fl oats, 20 pipe and drum Frederick — was a resounding suc- bands, and marching bands from lo- cess. cal high schools, including Fort Ham- “It was a good event, great turn- ilton and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, >FFLKKFE@>?KN@K? out,” said Keith Fallon. “It was a great according to president of the organiz- day, we had a lot of fun, a lot of good ing committee Linda Gallagher-Lo- ■ music.” manto. historic preservation organization — LANDMARK told locals at the community board’s Continued from page 10 Zoning and Land Use Committee meeting on Feb. 15. In particular, she evaluate the Angel Guardian Home urged Councilman Justin Brannan earlier this year, we assessed the site (D–Bay Ridge) — who worked for the and determined that the main build- Department of Education under the ing may merit consideration as a po- mayor and even had Hizzoner speak tential landmark, but further study at his January inauguration — to con- was needed,” the rep said in an e-mail. vey how much the property apparently “Since then, LPC has received more means to him and other locals and ap- letters regarding this property and the peal to the mayor to pressure the land- agency is commencing the additional marks agency to save it. research.” “The best way to get this land- But that’s still no guarantee that marked is to get Mr. DeBlasio to care the building will ultimately be consid- about it,” said Kelly Carroll. “I am re- ered for landmarking, the rep said. If ally hoping that our new Councilmem- the commission did choose to start the ber Justin Brannan, who has a direct offi cial landmarking process, it would ear to DeBlasio, can say, ‘This is re- kick off with a public meeting, but the ally important, can you do us this one agency rep couldn’t provide any time- solid?’” line on the soonest that could start or Neither the pols nor the Guardians how long the process would conceiv- specifi ed what kind of landmarking ably take. status they sought for the building, The landmarks’ agency’s plodding but the commission rep said it would and unpredictable process is the ex- be eligible for consideration under the act reason that locals should focus on “individual landmark” designation, making Mayor DeBlasio care about which applies to the exteriors of indi- the property, a rep from the Historic vidual structures but could also in- Districts Council — a private citywide clude the property itself. 22 COURIER LIFE, MARCH 9–15, 2018 MBRBG This is a drive-in movie presentation. ------Don’t drive? 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MBRBG COURIER LIFE, MARCH 9–15, 2018 23 Council’s women aim to multiply newly elected East Flat- ing and he put women in A handful of local activ- for change and I’m running to bush pol has joined a some key roles, but at the ists are reportedly eyeing bring that change.” Agroup of activists fi ght- PARTY LINE same time, not all of the men Harris’s Ridge-to-Coney seat • • • ing to get more women elected of the Council are working after the feds charged her Freshman Councilman to the Council. together and willing to even with stealing money from Justin Brannan (D–Bay Councilwoman Alicka partner with the women city and federal storm-recov- Ridge) repeatedly told this Ampry-Samuel (D–East in the Council,” said Am- ery agencies. paper that he’s not thinking Flatbush), who replaced pry-Samuel. “I’m conscious Among the eager field about a career in elected of- term-limited Councilwoman of this every day when I are former Republican op- fi ce beyond two terms of the Darlene Mealy (D–East walk into a room, I’m look- ponent Lucretia Regina- Council , but he has been gal- Flatbush) in January, is one ing around the room, ‘what Potter, who had predicted livanting around the fi ve of 11 women out of 51 mem- women are shining, what Harris’s downfall, as well boroughs over the past week, bers of the city legislature women are really engaged, as Coney Island-based pro- suggesting political aspira- — and she has hit the ground TALKING BORO POLITICS asking questions?’ You best fessor Mathylde Fron- tions beyond his Council dis- running, looking to get more WITH JULIANNE CUBA believe I’m tapping her on tus according to City and trict. women involved in politics as the shoulder, asking her State, and Andrew Gou- Brannan, who previously part of the 21 in ’21 Initiative , what you got going on?” nardes, a Bay Ridge Demo- worked for Mayor DeBlasio which launched last year groups. I want to be able to Ampry-Samuel joins sev- crats member and attorney in the Department of Edu- with the goal to get 21 women lend my voice, lend my exper- eral other Brooklyn pols as for Borough President Ad- cation, has said he doesn’t elected to the city Council in tise to help other women.” part of the 21 in ’21 Initiative, ams, who already declared see his “future” in politics, the next three years as a way The freshman pol was including Councilwoman his candidacy to oust state but traveled up to the Bronx to push back against Presi- tapped by newly elected Laurie Cumbo (D–Crown Sen. Marty Golden (R–Bay and then to Queens for a po- dent Trump’s divisive politi- Council Speaker Corey Heights), Public Advocate Ridge) and has $299,599 in litical event and parade with cal movement . Johnson (D–Manhattan) Tish James, and Sen. Kirsten his war chest. Council Speaker Corey John- “We’re the ones when we’re to chair the Public Housing Gillibrand (D–New York). Brooklyn’s Democratic son (D–Manhattan), making in elected offi ce who introduce committee, along with sev- • • • Party Boss Frank Seddio some question if he has sights the most bills, are the most vo- eral other women who also A Democratic Bay Ridge said the Borough Hall lawyer set on Johnson’s seat. cal. Elected offi cials should head powerful committees state Senate candidate is put- would make a good candidate “Is @JustinBrannan run- defi nitely refl ect the popu- in the caucus — but there’s ting the kibosh on rumors that to replace Harris, but Gou- ning the @CoreyinNYC lation and the people,” said still more to do, and she con- he plans to jump ship to run for nardes said he only has eyes Speaker-seeking playbook?” Ampry-Samuel. “This White sciously looks to recruit po- what could become a vacant for Golden’s seat. Gotham Gazette’s executive House administration and litically engaged women to Assembly seat if the disgraced “My plans to run for editor Ben Max wrote on Twit- what you see across the coun- run for future office every Assemblywoman Pamela the state senate have not ter on March 1. try now — such disrespect day, she said . Harris (D–Coney Island) steps changed,” Gounardes said. Brannan didn’t respond to to women and marginalized “Corey Johnson is amaz- down from her post. “Our neighborhood is ready requests for comment. 24 COURIER LIFE, MARCH 9–15, 2018 MBRBG BUSINESS, BROOKLYN STYLE Be Proud, Big Apple Academy unite against drugs 9P:8D@CC<JG MBRBG COURIER LIFE, MARCH 9–15, 2018 25 Brooklyn’s Biggest Booster STANDING by Joanna DelBuono Flying high with the Blue Angels BOROUGH WIDE Congratulations to Yeoman First Class Shellyann Atwater. The fl y girl earned her Blue Angels Crest af- ter completing several weeks of train- SHEEPSHEAD BAY ing in squadron history, procedures, teamwork, and traditions. Yiamas! Standing O is raising a glass of ouzo to Pauline Nikolakakos in celebration of her 100th birth- day on March 12. The centenar- ian was born Pauline Demas in Sparta, Greece in 1918 and emi- grated to the United States at 22 years old to join her father and brothers. In 1946 she tied the knot with George D. Nikolakakos and together raised three daugh- ters, Stella, Olga, and Mary- Our borough daughter was pinned ann. by Cmdr. Eric Doyle, fl ight leader for BANNER WAVES!: Staff at Mamonides Medical Center’s Heart and Vascular Institute The longtime Bay resident, the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration — from left, Declan Doyle, Dr. Mark Konenfeld, Dr. Jacob Shani, Dr. Greg Ribakove, Dr. who still lives in the neighbor- Squadron, at a cresting ceremony held Steven Konstadt, Lorraine Carroll, Dr. Robert Rhee, and Kenneth Gibbs — display an hood and is helped by home care at Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif. assistants, Michelle and Sheryl, institute banner in recognition of National Heart Month. E.R. Kaynas Standing O wishes Yeoman Atwa- worked in the garment district as ter, clear skies and easy fl ying. a coat fi nisher for over 30 years Raising banners for heart health and now spends her time listen- SHEEPSHEAD BAY ing to music, watching Greek BOROUGH PARK lence in cardiovascular care at Mai- TV, and counts Wheel of Fortune Ashes to ashes monides. and Family Feud as her favor- The staff and students at St. Ed- Raise your glass and the fl ag for Following the program, staff- ite shows. She regularly attends mund Preparatory High School cel- National Heart Month. Maimo- ers, clad in red, gathered in support service at the Greek Orthodox ebrated Ash Wednesday with a service. nides Heart and Vascular Insti- of heart health and cheered as the Church on Ave. P, where she is a Ash Wednesday signals the 40 days of tute celebrated the event with its Heart Month fl ag was hoisted out- senior member, enjoys visits with preparation for celebrating the Resur- annual fl ag raising and the wearing side the hospital’s main entrance on her family and chatting with her rection on Easter Sunday. of the red on Feb. 23. 10th Avenue. older brother George Demas, Kenneth Gibbs, president and The Maimonides Heart and Vas- who is 103 and resides with his chief executive offi cer, offered open- cular Institute has a long-standing son in Atlanta, Ga. ing remarks and introduced Dr. Ja- reputation for outstanding patient The family, including son-in- cob Shani, chairman of cardiology, outcomes. According to a New York laws Joseph, Ted and Tommy, who provided an overview of ser- State Department of Health re- together with grandchildren, vices and achievements. Joining in port, Maimonides Heart valve sur- Anthony and spouse Vicky, the event were Dr. Greg Ribakove, geons have signifi cantly low mor- George and spouse Cheryl director of cardiothoracic surgery; tality rates — lower, in fact, than Lee, Anna, Elena and spouse Dr. Robert Rhee, chief of vascular any hospital in Manhattan. Shawn, and Peter with spouse surgery; and Declan Doyle, senior Maimonides Heart and Vascu- Lauren, and Paul and Thomas, vice president of operations and lar Institute [4802 10th Ave. and 48th great grandchildren, Alexan- clinical Programs, who gave clos- Street in Borough Park; (718) 283– dra, Daphne, Joseph, Stelyn, Fr. Michael Gribbon, school ing remarks that outlined the excel- 8902] Caitlin, and George will be cel- chaplain, administered ashes to the ebrating the happy occasion at a students and said during the service: whoop-de-do party on March 12. “Let us allow the voice of God to speak tending physician at New York City’s career professionals with the opportu- Daughter Maryann said: “I more clearly to us and let us to be more Health+Hospitals at Kings County. nity to learn from former presidents, wish my mom a very happy and attentive to Him speaking to us in our The doctor was selected to attend key administration offi cials, respected healthy birthday.” Standing O lives.” the class of 2018 in the program for de- scholars, and academics. added a charoúmena genéthlia Also participating were Br. Mark veloping and implementing the Kings “I feel fortunate to be able to par- (happy birthday) for good mea- Amatrucola, director of technology, Against Violence Initiative, a youth ticipate in the program and represent sure. Deacon Ronald Rizzuto, director of violence prevention program, through the Kings Against Violence Initiative mission, ministries and outreach, and the prestigious Presidential Leader- and NYC Health+Hospitals–Kings Deacon Andrew Ciccaroni, math and ship Scholars Program. County,” said Dr. Gore. acceptance into this elite program,” religion teacher. The initiative, a partnership be- In addition to his role at Kings said Sheldon McLeod, chief execu- St. Edmund Preparatory High tween the presidential centers of County, Dr. Gore serves as an assistant tive offi cer at NYC Health+Hospitals– School[2474 Ocean Ave. and Avenue T George W. Bush, William J. Clin- clinical professor of emergency medi- Kings County. in Sheepshead Bay; (718) 743–6100] ton, George H.W. Bush, and Lyn- cine at SUNY Downstate. Dr. Gore con- Dr. Gore was also recognized in don B. Johnson, was designed to cul- tinuously seeks new ways to build the 2017 and awarded the Distinguished FLATBUSH tivate a diverse network of leaders who program, and his appointment to the Community Service Award from the are capable of addressing our nation’s program is expected to provide new United Hospital Fund. Presidential program most pressing challenges. Over the ways to build on successes already New York City Health+Hospitals, Congratulations to borough son Dr. course of six months, the executive- achieved. Kings County [451 Clarkson Ave., in Robert Gore, an emergency room at style education series provides mid- “We congratulate Dr. Gore on his Flatbush; (718) 245–3131] 26 COURIER LIFE, MARCH 9–15, 2018 MBRBG from Pack 76 in Ber- SCOUTS gen Beach, reached the national tournament Continued from page 4 for the second time on Romano said his pack March 3, and she said had the three fastest cars he ran experiments to on March 3. determine the best de- The location of the sign. car’s center of gravity “It really depends does seem to be the key on how you position the to success, according to weight,” she said. “He consistent winners. tested the car at home Jeannine Turn- and found that the back bull’s son Nicholas, made it faster.” reviewed by NYC DOT, BQE meets the guidelines pre- Continued from page 16 viously mentioned, and should not impact the re- up, Riverside tenants are habilitation of the BQE,” demanding Weiner halt said a spokeswoman for work on the garage until the city agency. a thorough environmen- Weiner is still waiting tal study proves the job for the state’s fi nal go- won’t sabotage the De- ahead because the ten- partment of Transporta- ants association fi led an tion’s impending repairs administrative appeal in to the roadway. January to combat the “Of the utmost con- Division of Housing and cern is the fact that the Community Renewal’s outer wall of our court- approval of the plan. A yard is the actual BQE rep for the state-run di- triple cantilever bridge vision declined to com- wall,” said Lenore ment on the issue, citing Mitchell, who leads the the pending appeal. Riverside Tenants Asso- But if the division ciation. “We are at a loss upholds its green light, as to why DOT has not Weiner can start dig- acknowledged the risks ging immediately, and posed by such a project.” ultimately unfreeze The Transportation those tenants’ rents that Department, however, haven’t budged in de- didn’t need to offi cially cades — which a rep for sign off on the parking- the builder said would garage project since it initially decrease by falls within the juris- about three percent — diction of the Buildings after fi nishing work on Department, according the garage and fully re- to a rep, who said local storing the courtyard transit leaders reviewed to a state that the rep the proposal anyway to claimed will surpass its ensure it complied with current condition. the agency’s regulations, “The plans for what and gave it a thumbs goes on top of it are a up because they said it rather beautiful new won’t affect their engi- courtyard with consid- neers’ expressway reha- erably more trees,” said bilitation, which is still a former Brooklyn Heights few years off. Councilman Ken Fisher, “This project has been a spokesman for Weiner. MAX TRIPLE THREAT: Experts say the BQE’s famed triple cantile- ver, home to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, is in danger of falling down. 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The haps they’re checking out chewing gum at the same a rest area and spend 10 Leading the list of the use of a hands-free device a house in a new neighbor- time may want to avoid minutes snacking there top distractions behind the does not lower distraction hood or thought they saw eating while driving. The before resuming the wheel are mobile phones. levels. The percentage of someone they knew on the majority of foods require a trip. Phones now do more than vehicle crashes and near- street corner. It can be easy person’s hands to be taken just place calls, and driv- crashes attributed to di- to veer into the direction off of the wheel and their Reading ers often cannot pull away aling is nearly identical your eyes are focused, caus- eyes to be diverted from the Glancing at an adver- from their phones, even to the number associated ing an accident. In addition road. Reaching in the back tisement, updating a Fa- when driving. According to with talking or listening. to trying to stay focused on seat to share some French cebook status or reading the California Department the road, some drivers pre- fries with the kids is also a book are all activities of Motor Vehicles, studies Daydreaming fer the help of lane depar- distracting. that should be avoided have shown that driving Many people will admit ture warning systems. Try to eat meals before when driving. Even pour- performance is lowered to daydreaming behind getting in the car. For ing over a traffic map or and the level of distraction the wheel or looking at a Eating those who must snack consulting the digital is higher for drivers who person or object outside of Those who haven’t quite while en route, take a display of a GPS system are heavily engaged in cell the car for too long. Per- mastered walking and moment to pull over at can be distracting. 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Preventative Cardiovascular Testing Available Seminars will fi ll up. Reserve your spots now at nycElderCareExpo.com If you would like to exhibit or be a sponsor call Ralph D’Onofrio at 718-260-2510 or email [email protected] SPONSORS 38 COURIER LIFE, MARCH 9–15, 2018 MBRBG EDUCATION Inspire your teen to fi nd her passion ith mounting pressures world settings. Or maybe your ing with other language enthu- tiveWhen teens offer their time students, parents and guid- and expectations, the son or daughter is shy or stuck siasts inspires many to want and talent to nonprofi ts and ance counselors have discov- Whigh school years can in a rut and needs a gentle to travel to experience differ- worthy causes, they gain more ered, this is an opportune time feel overwhelming - for stu- nudge to try something new? ent cultures fi rst-hand! Larger than just real-world experience to develop valuable lifelong dents and parents alike. Teens It’s amazing how a change of high schools offer more lan- for their college resumes. They skills, learn a new language grapple with questions like: scenery can inspire students guages, from French, Spanish gain maturity, perspective, and discover career interests Which colleges should I apply and tap hidden talents. Over and German to Mandarin, Ar- practical skills and a greater in a way that is not possible to? What should I choose as a time they’ll gravitate toward abic and Japanese, while teens appreciation for what they’ve in an everyday classroom en- major? What do I really want to one thing or another, and the with more limited offerings got. Volunteering can be cus- vironment. Perhaps the ulti- do with my life? What if I don’t journey will be rich with self- can often fi nd regional pro- tomized to one’s own inter- mate opportunity for personal have a clue? discovery. grams a bus ride away. ests, whether it means walk- growth, studying abroad also As a parent you naturally From local to global, there Model UN is another valu- ing dogs at an animal shelter expands communication skills want to give advice and steer are many valuable paths that able program that teaches stu- or building a website for an and helps students understand them in the right direction, but help spark new interests while dents about the world around environmental group. Adven- different cultures and ways of you also know it’s a tricky bal- building self-knowledge, confi - them, and builds confi dence as turous students can take it one living. ance. It’s their life, after all, as dence and 21st century skills well as leadership and commu- step further by participating Not sure study abroad has they’ll often remind you. along the way. nication skills. A new activity in service programs abroad. crossed your teen’s mind? Surf So how can you help? En- Global clubs and activities picked up on a whim may turn Whether working to raise so- the web together for resources courage them to explore differ- spark interest in the world at into a lifetime source of joy or cial awareness, lending a hand and get on mailing lists for ent interests, with no strings largeMost high schools offer even a career. If options are with environmental and con- brochures. CIEE (Council on attached. Look for activities a range of extracurricular op- limited at school, branch out. servation project, or mentor- International Educational Ex- beyond the usual choices. Re- portunities to get involved in Urge your teen to get involved ing underprivileged youth, change), a nonprofi t that oper- search extracurricular pro- a topic of interest or try out in the local community, meet teens grow exponentially dur- ates high school study abroad grams at your school, in your something new, from sports new people, and bond with ing a summer far away from programs in more than 30 community, even overseas so and theater to robotics and others who share similar in- their usual routine. global destinations, is a good they can see the breadth of debate. Many offer programs terests. They’ll see what’s out Study abroad transforms place to start. Transported to what’s out there. Expose them with an international theme there in the bigger world while the way a teen looks at fi elds of a world far different from their to a range of possibilities and as well. After-school language demonstrating to colleges and study - and lifeStudying abroad own, teens fi nd themselves see what they pick. clubs provide a chance to prac- employers that they’re engaged is not just for college. More and fully immersed in a new topic Does your teen already tice conversational skills in beyond the standard classroom more high school students are and a foreign culture. Pro- have a clear focus? Look for in- a relaxed environment while requirements. making the leap overseas for grams range from three weeks novative programs that allow joining in cooking and other Service programs help summer programs or for a se- in the summer to a full semes- them to dig even deeper in real- cultural activities. And bond- teens gain valuable perspec- mester or gap year. As many ter or academic year. 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It’s avail- money into and out of bank accounts. all the feeds from a user’s social me- them to take a specifi c action - such as able at www.myfi tnesspal.com for ei- Just be sure kids take proper security dia networks and curates news stories using their mobile device to take a pic- ther Android or IOS devices. precautions with their mobile device in an up-to-date, personalized maga- ture of an item in their living room, Fortunately, there’s an app for vir- to protect their payment app. Visit zine to help students get rid of the clut- or solving a math problem - to turn tually every aspect of college life. And www.venmo.com to learn more. ter and read the news that matters to off the alarm. The app is available at while no one has yet made an app Course Hero. While many learn- them. Find more information at fl ip- https://alar.my. that can replace a parent’s love, gift- ing apps provide great general infor- board.com. 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SESSION - Tuesday, March 13, 7 p.m. professional chefs in one lis Public Schools were to reach food-insecure OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, April 21, 9 a.m. of Minneapolis Public weaving another popu- children when school is WALK-IN WEDNESDAYS Schools’ “Jr. Iron Chef” lar culinary trend into in and out of session.” March 14, 21; April 11, 18, anytime 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. competitions. the district’s nutrition In the summer of Register - sps.nyu.edu/appliedUG/events55 Modeled after the and wellness programs: 2017, Minneapolis Public popular television food trucks. Schools served approxi- show, where teams com- mately 400,000 free meals pete to create the most Nutrition on and snacks to Minneapo- appetizing dish, this wheels lis youth. This coming three-year-old program Parked outside the summer, Minneapolis was designed in coop- venue where Jr. Iron Public Schools’ two food eration with Cargill to Chef was held was a trucks will operate at For information: teach students about shiny, new food truck a total of eight summer visit sps.nyu.edu/appliedUG/bachelors55 good nutrition and purchased with a recent feeding sites in conjunc- or call 212-998-7100. meal preparation. Stu- $75,000 grant from Car- tion with community dents from across the gill to Minneapolis Pub- youth and physical activ- New York University is an affi rmative action/equal opportunity institution. ©2018 NYU School of Professional Studies. district were invited to lic Schools. This is the ity programming. MBRBG COURIER LIFE, MARCH 9–15, 2018 41 EDUCATION What to consider when the fi nancial aid letter arrives he last year of high school ter itself so you understand year students. is a whirl of activity, and the net cost of your student’s Negotiation: If the college T it’s no different when it education. Still, it’s critical isn’t coming through with comes to the fi nal leg of col- to look at other factors and enough aid to make college lege selection. Once the accep- opportunities around higher affordable for your student tance notifi cations arrive, it education costs. Taking a and family, don’t give up. will soon be time to sit down deeper look at these can help You might be able to negoti- with a different stack of mail: you and your student reach ate more aid. Submit a letter fi nancial aid letters. the best possible decision. and ask for a follow-up ap- As you undoubtedly know, Deciphering free aid vs. pointment. Be specifi c about the cost of college is no small other options: Take a close what you are requesting, and investment. In the 2017-18 ac- look at each line in the aid be sure to explain if you have ademic year, the average tu- column. Key words, such as specifi c circumstances such ition and fees for four-year scholarships, grants and fel- as medical costs or a job loss public colleges is $25,620, lowships, signal no-strings that may have affected your while for private colleges, the money for school. Work-study ability to meet the expected costs are $33,520, and public and student loan packages fun with their friends without a little digging on the success family contribution. two-year colleges cost $3,570, are options that will need stu- breaking the bank? rate for students and gradu- If you fi nd the amount of according to the College dents to fi nd a job or pay the Local economy: One thing ates, so you have an idea on fi nancial aid provided isn’t Board. money back. worth considering is the local whether the school has a high enough (including the amount At the same time, the Col- Cost-of-living expenses: economy of the fi rst-choice job placement rate after grad- offered in federal loans), fami- lege Board reports that more Think about those extra costs school, especially if your stu- uation. Know the school’s lies may want to research and than 70 percent of students that come up over the weeks dent may want to pick up a graduation rate, along with explore private student loans receive grants to help pay for and months of any college part-time job along the way. the average fi rst-year salary as an option to cover the ad- college. Hopefully, those fi - year, such as meals, phone, Even better, look for local for graduates. ditional expenses. Look for nancial letters contain some transportation and laundry. employers that are compat- Ongoing costs: The fi nan- competitive interest rates and good news. Don’t forget entertainment. ible with your child’s career cial aid letter describes the fl exible repayment options For most families, analyz- After all, they’re not going goals. An entry-level job at student’s fi rst year. As much that match your budget. Col- ing the letters is a process of to spend all their time study- one of these workplaces can as you can, do some forecast- lege Ave Student Loans also uncovering the college that ing in their dorm room. Does help make ends meet, while ing for the next three to four offers a calculator that show- can offer the best education the campus and community making your student more years. It’s especially impor- cases how much families can at the best value for your stu- offer plenty of low-cost and marketable when it’s time to tant to understand whether save with various loan op- dent. One way to get there is no-cost attractions and en- graduate. awards are renewable, or if tions at www.collegeavestu- to parse the details of the let- tertainment so they can have Student achievement: Do they’re available only to fi rst- dentloans.com. How do you know if a school is right for your child? ublic, private, charter, virtual Discipline and attendance fl ags: and more - deciding what school Does the school have high chronic Pis best for your children can feel absenteeism? Do they suspend some overwhelming. You want them to have groups of students far more often an education that prepares them for a than others? This might be a red fl ag challenging world while fi tting their that you should consider. unique learning styles. How do you College readiness: If you have a know the best option to ensure they high school student, you’re probably thrive? starting to think about the future. “The right school will not only If you want to ensure your child’s help your child learn essential skills school is preparing them for college, but instill a lifelong love of learning,” research the high school’s SAT-ACT says Carol Lloyd, award-winning edu- participation and performance. cational writer and editorial director To check out schools in your area for GreatSchools, a nonprofi t school and learn more about school ratings guide. “Bottom line: The school you and data, visit www.greatschools.org. choose for your child does make a dif- You can quickly view this information ference.” and easily compare it against other Lloyd knows making educational schools you’re considering, helping you decisions isn’t easy. That’s why she of- save time while providing you the nec- fers her advice on the most important essary information to make a confi dent things to consider when researching decision about your child’s education. schools: “The updated school profi les on Testing scores: How does the start on the educational spectrum, vantaged student groups. GreatSchools display information school perform on state assessments they make progress and continuously Advanced coursework: To under- parents need, and provide support to across grades and subjects? Look at learn as time passes. Understanding stand the academic rigor of a school, help them take action,” said Lloyd. the percentage of students who score student progress can give you im- research the advanced courses of- “For example, if a school has a low Eq- at or above profi ciency. If possible, portant information about how much fered. How many students are enroll- uity Rating compared to other schools look at test scores by student sub- children are learning at this school ing in those courses? What’s the av- in their state, parents will fi nd tips on group (race/ethnicity and family in- from year to year. erage number of advanced courses a how to discuss improving the educa- come). How are students like your Equity: Look at how students from student takes at the school? All these tion of all students at this school with child doing? all backgrounds are doing. Is there a details can paint a picture about teachers and administrators. This Student progress: Test scores big achievement gap between differ- whether the students are getting the empowers parents today and in the fu- don’t tell the whole story. It’s impor- ent groups? 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Max Pippa chalks his hands prior to working out at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on Feb. 20, 2018. Senior Airman Curt Beach The Strongest of the Strongmen HARBOR WATCH carrying medley. The medley All or nothing. It’s pain and consisted of carrying a 650- stress management. There’s a pound metal frame, a 325- constant little bird in the back pound metal tombstone and of your mind chirping away a 265-pound sand bag carry, that you might not make it. each for 50 feet. If you don’t make it, you just TOTALLY FIT: Senior Airman Astrid Hernandez lays fl ooring in the Warrior Fitness Center on Feb. 10, 2018 at spent months of training and Mentally focused Bagram Airfi eld, Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Divine Cox a bunch of money to watch After nearly eight hours of your dream pass you by. rigorous competition, Pippa, HARBOR WATCH to improve the lives of airmen is an extremely hard worker Army 1st Lt. Max Pippa’s in third, and the other top 10 Deployments are part of the job here. and plays an important role in mind was racing as he pushed advanced to the second day description for members of the “Every day here is differ- her three-person team of con- his body to its limits during to determine the champ. armed forces, but they can still ent,” she said. “We always tracting offi cer’s representa- the fi nal stages of prepara- The last day of competi- cause a lot of stress in life. have something going on here. tives. tion in an arduous journey tion included two events; the Deployments here are no One day we’ll be building bed- ”Hernandez was a newly for greatness. fi rst was a timed pulling of a different, but the on-base fa- frames for lodging. Other days, pinned senior airman fi ll- Ford F-350 truck with an at- cilities can help ease some of we’ll be moving equipment ing an noncommissioned of- Heavyweight tached trailer holding four the pressures of life in a com- from one gym to another. So fi cer billet, with no COR ex- strongman more vehicles across a 50- bat environment. And ensur- we stay busy changing things perience,” Hall said. “Now competition foot course. Secondly, com- ing that each airman is taken and making improvements to she manages one of the larg- Pippa, an infantry offi - petitors would race to lift a care of and provided with the help with the quality of life for est purchasing accounts in cer with the Headquarters series of six concrete stones, best quality of life is Air Force airmen.” the wing, improving [qual- and Headquarters Company, increasing in weight from Senior Airman Astrid Her- According to Air Force ity of life] for the entire base. 1st Battalion (Airborne), 250 to 375 pounds, onto suc- nandez, a contracting offi cer’s Capt. Ricci Hall, the direc- She has become an awesome 501st Infantry Regiment, 4th cessive platforms. representative with the 455th tor of operations for the 455th proactive airman during her Infantry Brigade Combat Expeditionary Force Support EFSS, it is airmen like Her- time at Bagram and we are so Team, 25th Infantry Divi- Gratitude Squadron. nandez who make the force very proud to see the [noncom- sion, U.S. Army Alaska, bat- Competing with pur- “I look over the fi tness cen- support mission happen every missioned offi cer] she will be- tled against 29 of the tough- pose, Pippa, 27, won both of ters, Morale, Welfare and Rec- day. come.” est warriors from around the second day’s events, and reation [facilities] and lodg- “This EFSS is a team of the globe in the 90-kilogram brought home a second-place ing,” Hernandez said. “I help unsung heroes and Hernan- See the world weight class (198.4 pounds) overall fi nish. make improvements for the dez is a rock star,” Hall said. Hailing from Oregon, at the 2017 World’s Strongest At the end of the contest, facilities and make sure the “She has a desire to learn new Hernandez is deployed from Man competition in Raleigh, Pippa found himself stand- contractors are meeting stan- things, takes pride in what she Mountain Home Air Force North Carolina, Dec. 16-17. ing on the podium with a sil- dards and following guide- does, and has yet to shy away Base, Idaho, and has been in The competition’s fi rst day ver trophy in one hand and lines.” from any challenge given to the Air Force for three years. of events included a log clean his infant son Cassius in the Hernandez said this has her. We have watched her “I joined the Air force to and press, an 800-pound yoke other. been a unique and rewarding grow and develop so much on travel and for education,” Her- carry for 50 feet, a deadlift of “I’m a pretty lucky guy,” experience and she’s always this deployment.” nandez said. “I am a triplet, so a Jeep Wrangler, and a timed- he said. on the lookout for new ways She added that Hernandez Continued on page 46 MBRBG COURIER LIFE, MARCH 9–15, 2018 45 Separated for the fi rst time HARBOR WATCH For six years, from high school sweethearts to Army soldiers, Sgt. Karrington Austin and Spc. Dominique Austin, both assigned to 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regi- ment at Fort Stewart, Ga., have been dedicated to each other with no end in sight. Al- though married life is tough for any couple, dual-military romances face unique obsta- cles, but can withstand the test of time with love. The Austins started off MILITARY MARRIAGE: Till de- as best friends during their junior year at Ross Sterling ployment doth part: Army Sgt. High School in Houston, Tex. Karrington Austin, left, and her “It was the last three husband Spc. Dominique Austin, months of our junior year have both been assigned to Fort when we started dating,” Do- Stewart, Ga., but are facing their minique said. “It was then fi rst deployment apart when Kar- over the summer I knew she rington deploys to South Korea HE’S ON BOARD: Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jeremiah Cunningham sits in front of his berth aboard the amphibi- was the one I wanted to spend this year. Sgt. Ryan Tatum ous assault ship, USS Bonhomme Richard on his way to participate in 2018 Cobra Gold training exercise. Sgt. my life with. I formulated a Ricky Gomez plan to propose and marry journey as soldiers. Domin- the love of my life.” ique as a cavalry scout and The stage was set for Do- Karrington as a culinary minique to propose at the specialist. biggest social event for teen- Enrolled in the Army’s agers — prom night. Married Couples Program, RAFT TO SHIP “It was right after the an- they were able to both be as- nouncement of the prom king signed to Fort Bliss, Tex. And and queen when my friend while being in the same loca- From a fi shing boat to a naval assault vessel went up to the disc jockey’s tion lessened the stress of a booth, explained to the deejay potential long-distance rela- HARBOR WATCH sel,” he said. “I am excited to is underway aboard the Bon- what I wanted to do and with- tionship, time apart was still Marine Corps Lance Cpl. be on an amphibious assault homme Richard, heading to out hesitation he handed me a huge factor in their young Jeremiah Cunningham re- ship and do what Marines do.” Thailand to participate in the the mic,” Dominique said. marriage. calls that as he was growing up Cunningham, 20, hails Cobra Gold 2018 multinational “She said yes,” he said. he would cruise the Delaware from Parkersburg, West Va. training exercise. “Didn’t skip a beat.” Overcoming River with friends on a small, He enlisted on June 13, 2016. Cobra Gold 2018, which was “I said yes,” Karrington challenges 25-foot fi shing boat that car- held Feb. 13-23, is an annual said. “And nothing has “The fi rst year of mar- ried no more than 10 people. Serving in the exercise conducted in Thai- changed from the fi rst time riage was diffi cult because Today, Cunningham fi nds Marine Corps land with seven fully partici- he proposed.” our time together never quite himself aboard the USS Bon- “I [joined] the Marine pating nations. It is the larg- synched,” Karrington said. homme Richard, an 844-foot Corps because I felt like it was est exercise in the Indo-Pacifi c Crossroads “When he would come home amphibious assault ship my civic duty,” he said. region. The Austins’ relationship from the fi eld, fi ve days later which holds thousands of Ma- Cunningham serves as “I am excited to show other came to a crossroads as their I would go out to the fi eld. It rines and sailors. an infantry fi re team leader militaries things that I have time in high school was com- was hard, but we maximized “Being on a fi shing boat assigned to Lima Company, learned and [to make] a stron- ing to an end. “Pomp and Cir- the time we had together.” with my friends is great, but I 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine ger connection with the U.S. cumstance” played, speeches Karrington’s unit was de- feel like there is a sense of pur- Regiment, 3rd Marine Divi- and our allies,” Cunningham were made and cap tassels activated and she was reas- pose being aboard a naval ves- sion. His Hawaii-based unit said. were moved from left to right signed to Dominique’s unit, on May 29, 2015. which then put them on sim- Dominique felt an inces- ilar schedules. The couple vous because I was the only socialize. Our fi tness centers sant urge to serve his nation went on two rotations to Eu- FITNESS one in my unit deploying here help us stay physically fi t for and made the decision to en- rope with the 1st Armored to Afghanistan. I was excited the mission and a lot of people list in the Army. Brigade Combat Team. Continued from page because this is my fi rst deploy- fi nd fi tness a stress reliever. “He felt the Army was Their unit is slated to de- paying for school was going to ment and I was ready to get ”If I weren’t here, the mo- the best thing for him,” Kar- ploy to South Korea next, but be very expensive. Joining the here and get the experience.” rale here would be really low. rington said. “At the time, I only Karrington will be go- military was the best option for The mission of the 455th We plan events to make sure wasn’t completely sold on go- ing forward. me because I get to travel, go to EFSS is, put simply, to take everyone has fun and can de- ing to college either, so, when “This will be my fi rst de- school and meet new people.” care of airmen. stress,” she said. “Being a part he told me he wanted to join ployment without him,” Kar- This is her fi rst deploy- “My job here is important of the [force support squadron], the Army my reaction was, rington said. “[But] the true ment, she said, adding that she because through lodging, we we support everyone here. ‘Me too!’” love we share transcends was a little worried about it. give people a place to stay,” Whether that is through our Fearless of the perils the boundaries of space and “I was nervous and excited Hernandez said. “Our MWR lodging facility, fi tness cen- they were destined to face to- time, and no matter how far when I found out I was deploy- [facilities] provide a place for ters, or MWRs, we make sure gether, the couple wed in Sep- away I may be from him he is ing,” Hernandez said. “Ner- everyone to come together and we take care of each other.” tember 2015 and began their with me in spirit.” 46 COURIER LIFE, MARCH 9–15, 2018 MBRBG MARINE FLORIST AND DECORATORS 1995 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn MARBELLA RESTAURANT (800) 447-6730 or (718) 338-3600 220-33 Northern Boulevard www.marinefl orists.com Bayside, NY 11361, (718) 423-0100 www.marbella-restaurant.com LIMOUSINE SERVICES PARADISE CATERING HALL MILA LIMOUSINE CORPORATION 51 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 (718) 232-8973, www.milalimo.com (718) 372-4352 ROMANTIQUE/DOUBLE DIAMOND www.theparadisecateringhall.com LIMOUSINES THE PEARL ROOM 1421-86 Street, Brooklyn, NY, (718) 351-7273 8518 - 3rd Avenue 2041-Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island Brooklyn, NY 11209 (718) 351-7273, www.rddlimos.com (718) 833-6666 SOPHISTICATED LIMOUSINES www.pearlroombklyn.com Serving the Tri state area & NJ, (866) 455-5466 E3227<5 SCHNITZEL HAUS PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO 7319 5th Avenue, Bay Ridge, NY 11029 FANTASY PHOTOGRAPHY (718) 836-5600, www.schnitzelhausny.com 3031 Quentin Rd., Brooklyn NY, (718) 998-0949 27@31B=@G ROCCO’S TACOS BRIDAL FASHION www.fantasyphotographyandvideo.com 339 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 NY PHOTO VIDEO GROUP KLEINFELD BRIDAL SAMPLE STUDIO (718) 246-8226, roccostacos.net th 1040 Hempstead Turnpike 123 West 20 Street, New York, NY 10011 SIRICO’S CATERERS (2nd fl oor across from Kleinfeld Bridal) Franklin Square, NY 11010, (516) 352-3188 8015-23 13th Avenue, Brooklyn www.nyphotovideogroup.com (917) 388-2341 (718) 331-2900, www.siricoscaterers.net www.kleinfeldbridal.com/sample-studio [email protected] SOTTO 13 ONE FINE DAY PHOTOGRAPHERS TUXEDOS 5140 West 13th Street, New York, NY 459 Pacifi c Street, Massapequa Park TUXEDO WORLD OF STATEN ISLAND (212) 647-1001, sotto13.com (516) 690–1320 2791 Richmond Avenue, #6, TERRACE ON THE PARK www.onefi nedayphotographers.com Staten Island, NY 10314, (718) 698-4859 52-11 111 Street, Flushing, NY 11368 www.tuxedoworldsi.com (718) 592-5000 SALONS www.terraceonthepark.com PILO ARTS SALON CATERING & VENUES THE VANDERBILT AT SOUTH BEACH 8412 3 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 ATLAS STEAKHOUSE 300 Father Capodanno Boulevard (718) 748–7411, www.piloarts.com 943 Coney Island Avenue Staten Island, NY, (718) 447-0800 off 18th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY SERVICES www.vanderbiltsouthbeach.com COSMETIC & LASER CENTER OF BAY RIDGE (646) 494-7227, www.AtlasSteak.com 9921 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 BAY RIDGE MANOR ENTERTAINMENT (718) 833-2793 or (718) 833-7616 476 76th Street, Brooklyn CIGARS www.BayRidgeDerm.com (718) 748-8855 ND Cigars Inc. 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The enormous exhibition displays more than 300 artifacts from the late rock icon’s five-decade career, including his instru- ments, costumes, writings and more. “David Bowie is” got its title because the polymorphous singer, actor, and artist David Bowie is so many things, said the curator of the London museum that initi- ated the project. “It’s a statement and an unfinished sentence because it can’t be finished,” said Victoria Broackes, of the Victoria and Albert Museum. “It’s an answer in which everybody brings their own.” “David Bowie is” shows off a treasure trove from the Thin White Duke’s personal archive, including original costumes, handwritten music, set designs, photos, and album artwork. Once you enter the exhibit, on the Museum’s fifth floor, you imme- diately see Bowie’s name lit up in bright, white lights. Many of the signs, placards, and images throughout the exhibit are orange, a steady theme throughout Bowie’s long career, said the Museum’s chief designer. “Throughout Bowie’s album covers, one color stands out more than others: orange,” said Matthew Yokobosky, pointing to the orange lightning bolt painted on Bowie’s face for the “Aladdin Sane” album cover. Each section covers a different era of Bowie’s career, with a different attempt to complete the title: Next to a collection of this stage costumes, a sign reads “David Bowie is making himself up.” Another, beside a series of photos, reads “David Bowie is floating in a most peculiar way.” Some of the coolest artifacts in the collection are a banjo that Bowie played on the BBC in 1981, the Union Jack coat he wore on the cover of his “Earthling” album, stage costumes from the “Ziggy Stardust” tour, and the handwritten sheet music for the guitar and violin parts to “Space Oddity.” The Brooklyn Museum version of the show also features some objects not included at its previous stops, including lyric sheets and set lists. And the exhibit is more than a visual tour of Bowie’s career — each visitor gets a pair of headphones that plays Bowie’s music hits and snippets from his interviews, with the audio chang- ing depending on where you are in the room. For All the young boots: The exhibit “David Bowie is” at the Brooklyn Museum includes photos and example, when you approach the slightly worn, yel- artwork from throughout the artist’s career, including this image from 1973. Masayoshi Sukita Continued on page 54 24-7 COURIER LIFE, MARCH 9-15, 2018 49 BEAUTY AND THE BREAST Exhibit celebrates nursing mothers By Julianne Cuba his art is all natural! Artists from all over the world will bust out Ttheir depictions of breastfeeding for “The Art of Breastfeeding: Modern Narratives of Motherhood,” an exhibit opening in a Gowanus gallery on March 10. The Triumphant return: Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Diaz returns to the show’s co-curator said that, as an artist and a mother borough he once called home to launch his first children’s book, “Islandborn,” of three, she wanted to create a safe space to explore a at the Brooklyn Public Library on March 13. Nina Subin beautiful, natural activity that is often banished from the public sphere, she said. “This is something that’s sorely lacking in our everyday life as modern moms, very few representa- Beach read tion of breastfeeding in a modern context,” said Leigh Pennebaker, who put together the show with MF Gallery’s director Martina Secondo Russo. “I’ve been Junot Diaz launches his breastfeeding for 11 years nonstop, I’m a passionate breastfeeding advocate and really engaged in the online kids’ book ‘Islandborn’ community that is all about empowering breastfeeding women — we don’t have to put up with being harassed, By Julianne McShane of them to flee. Diaz included told to stop, that kind of thing.” he book is a sail down those darker memories to make The exhibit includes work from more than 24 art- memory lane. the text more realistic, and to ists, including performance artist Jess Dobkin, known T A Pulitzer-winning inspire young readers to stand for her piece “The Lactation Station,” which invited author and former Brooklynite up to political oppression, wher- people to taste donated breast milk, visual artist Aimee will launch his first children’s ever they come from. Gilmore, who has created “milkscapes,” and cartoon- book at the Brooklyn Public “The idea that there’s only ist Lucy Knisley, who has an upcoming graphic novel Library in Prospect Heights on going to be nostalgic, warm about parenthood. Mamma and child: Netherlands-based artist Geertje Geertsma’s March 13. Junot Diaz said that memories — that people only Not all of the paintings, photos, or sculptures glorify piece from her series “Mammalia.” Geertje Geertsma his picture book “Islandborn,” have this positive connection to the act of nursing — some take a political stance, or dis- “In art history there’s a plethora of images going about a young girl who must rely a place — struck me as deeply cuss the troubles some women experience while trying back hundreds, thousands of years that celebrate the on her family’s memories of the unrealistic,” he said. “I think it’s to breastfeed, said Pennebaker. maternal and fertility goddesses and breastfeeding,” island where she was born, was important to recall that many of “They’re not all this glowing celebration, some said Pennebaker. “It’s a really common thing, and a lot inspired by his own family’s us come from communities that things depict that wonderful connection and joy and of religious art across all religious backgrounds, things journey from the Dominican are defined by our confronta- beauty, but others delve into ambivalence or ambiguity like the Virgin Mary. It’s kind of a universal symbol of Republic to the United States. tions with political monsters, or struggles moms are confronted with,” she said. fertility and abundance.” “I had very strong and and I would hope the book func- Mixing motherhood and femininity with art is no “The Art of Breastfeeding” at MF Gallery (213 indelible memories of [the tions on a deep level as a tutorial titillating new development, said Pennebaker — in fact, Bond St. between Baltic and Butler streets in Gowanus, Dominican], but I have fam- for fighting them.” it has long been depicted in religious artwork. mfgallery.net). Opening March 10, 7–10 pm. Free. ily members who came over so Diaz similarly drew on ele- young that they have no recol- ments of his own life to write lection, and I always felt that “The Brief and Wondrous was kind of a curious place to Life of Oscar Wao,” which be, to have been born in a place won the Pulitzer in 2008, and Crossing the line but not to recall it, and then in his short story collections to live surrounded by every- “Drown” and “This Is How By Alexandra Simon Dardashti, a Dominican-American one else’s memories,” said Diaz, You Lose Her,” which was a all them artists without woman raised in France. who emigrated to New Jersey finalist for the National Book borders. The exhibit features 40 pieces when he was six years old. He Award in 2012. C More than a dozen from 19 artists, and is split into lived in Boerum Hill in the His debut book for young- Dominican and Haitian artists will three sections. The first examines early 1990s, before moving to sters is an homage to New York come together to showcase artwork the history of the island, the second Manhattan, and now teaches at City, he said, but he is glad to depicting the relationship between looks at the border area between the the Massachusetts Institute of return to the better borough to the two neighboring Caribbean two nations, and the last is a joint Technology. kick off his month-long tour. countries. At the exhibit “Bordering multimedia project by Dominican- Pretty on pink: Scherezade Garcia works In “Islandborn,” illustrated “When I think about this the Imaginary,” opening at Bric American artist Scherezade Garcia on her latest painting. Scherezade Garcia by Leo Espinosa, Lola goes to book, I think about the fact that House on March 14, artists from and Haitian-American artist school in the Dominican-heavy I miss New York City,” he said. both countries will explore the his- Vladimir Cybil Charlier. Their sec- country — it’s beyond politics, it’s Washington Heights neigh- “I lived in Brooklyn a long tory of the island they share. The tion, titled “Memories of a Utopian about the history that unites us, and borhood on the distant isle of time, and I have sentimental show is designed to demonstrate that Island and the Future,” features an they can fight all we want but we are Manhattan, where her family feelings for it.” members of the divided nations can animated video and an installation intertwined.” and neighbors tell her about the Junot Diaz at the Brooklyn work together, said its curator. exploring resistance and race on the “Bordering the Imaginary” festive music, sweet mangoes, Public Library Central Branch “This exhibit’s [purpose] is to island. The countries have much in at Bric House [647 Fulton St. at sandy beaches, and color- (10 Grand Army Plaza at Eastern propagate and imagine communi- common, said Garcia. Rockwell Place in Fort Greene, ful houses that fill their home Parkway in Prospect Heights, ties, and it’s Dominican artists and “The more and more we engage (718) 855–7882, www.bricartsme- island. Others describe a power- www.bklynlibrary.org). March Haitian artists who come together, in this conversation of Hispaniola we dia.org]. Opening reception March ful, metaphorical monster, and 13 at 6 pm. $20–$25 (includes a and trying to find ways that highlight realize we’re not different,” she said. 14 at 7 pm, on display through April the hurricane that drove many copy of the book). that creativity,” said Abigail Lapin “And it’s not about making us one 29. Free. 50 COURIER LIFE, MARCH 9-15, 2018 24-7 “INGENIOUS BUBBLE WIZARDRY.” -THE NEW YORKER Ride Free on the LIRR to Gazillion Bubble Show and Save. 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Bklyn bookstores By Winnie McCroy Word’s pick: “Calamities” heir songs can be a little by Renee Gladman cheesy. T A bizarre band of heavy This collection of essays — oorr metal hamburger mascots will possibly prose poems — givesves serve up some prime cuts of fast shape to the act of creation forfor food critique at a Greenpoint con- the artist-as-writer or writer-r- cert this weekend. The humorous as-artist. Always experimental,l, McDonald’s-themed Black Sabbath but never exclusionary, Reneee cover band Mac Sabbath, playing Gladman’s writing is open,, at Brooklyn Bazaar on March 11, reflective, and sublime. I will blast black metal riffs while wanted to read “Calamities” screaming about genetically modi- as soon as I woke up and fied foods and Monsanto at the I wanted it to sing me to show. Despite their unusual appear- sleep at the end of the day. ance, the musical mutated mascots Gladman is my dream writer. have a lofty mission, according to — Mary Thompson, Word [126 Franklin St. at Milton their manager. Street in Greenpoint, (718) 383–0096, www.wordbook- “To bring the world back to a stores.com ]. time when music and food were still genuine,” said Mac Sabbath manager Greenlight Bookstore’s pick: Playtime is over: The Black Sabbath cover band Mac Sabbath will melt faces and cheese Mike Odd. at Brooklyn Bazaar on March 11. Paul Koudounaris “The Waves” by Virginia Woolf The band, composed of dement- “The Waves” may be Woolf’solf’s ed clown and lead vocalist Ronald song Flexi-disc of the song “Pair- Black Sabbath are big fans too, even strangest work, but I intend thatthat Osbourne, drummer the Cat Burglar, A-Buns” — a parody of Sabbath’s posting Mac Sabbath’s live “Frying as a compliment. Woolf calledled purple bass player Grimalice, and “Paranoid” — comes inside a col- Pan” video (a sendup of the seminal the book a play-poem, and thehe tusked guitarist Slayer MacCheeze, oring book available for $15 at the hit “Iron Man”) on their Facebook story within is told in prosese is not all empty calories — the mem- band’s website. But good luck find- and Twitter feeds. Odd said Ozzy poem soliloquies by six char-r- bers can really shred. Mac Sabbath’s ing a way to listen to it, said Odd. Osbourne recently plugged the band acters who we follow fromm irreverent shows are elaborate con- “If you don’t come from the ’70s, on his television show “Ozzy and fections that mix raucous comedy a Flexi-disc is like a child’s toy ver- Jack’s World Detour.” childhood to adulthood. Thee with borderline-horrific theatrics sion of a vinyl record single,” said The band is currently touring soliloquies are distinct, but like “a smoking grill, laser-eyed Odd. “It’s flexible and does not play with Star Wars–themed heavy metal they build towards a gestalt clowns, bouncing burgers, and magi- very well, but if you throw a couple band Galactic Empire, on the “I Got of a silent, central con- cal surprises,” said Odd. 25-cent pieces on it and Scotch tape a Bad Feeling About This Tour.” sciousness. Breaking up the “It’s an arena-sized theatrical it to your record player, you might Mac Sabbath at Brooklyn Bazaar soliloquies are nine short rock show framed onto a club-sized hear some ‘music.’ ” (150 Greenpoint Ave. between scenes that describe the seasideideatdiffer- at differ- stage,” said Odd. “It has to be seen Amazingly, the band’s name has Manhattan Avenue and Franklin ent times of a single day, beginning at dawn and ending to be believed.” not garnered any blowback from Street in Greenpoint, www.bkbazaar. at dusk. Six lifetimes set so close to a day can’t help The band recently released its first the McDonald’s corporation. And com). March 11 at 7 pm. $25 ($22 in but show just how tethered we are to time — and how album — after a fashion. The one- according to Odd, the members of advance). untethered it is from us. This experimental novel is a joy to experience. — Melissa Hohl, Greenlight Bookstore [686 Fulton St. between S. Elliott Place and S. Portland Avenue in Fort Don’t come a-knockin’ to Ridge Greene, (718) 246–0200, www.greenlightbookstore.com ]. Community Bookstore’s pick: “Craeft” By Julianne McShane and “Party Rock,” and you can start by Alexander Langlands ay Ridge is a-rockin’ this dancing to the free tunes at 10 pm. In his new book, subtitled “AnAn weekend! On Sunday, clear your music- Inquiry Into the Origins andand B On Friday night, amble filled mind with some fresh air dur- True Meaning of Traditionalnal down to Brooklyn Firefly (7003 ing a visit to Leif Ericson Park Crafts,” archaeologist Alexanderder Third Ave. at Ovington Avenue) (66th Street at Eighth Avenue). And Langlands explores the mate-e- to hear songstress Hanna Gill belt if you arrive at 11 am, you can help rial culture of medieval Europee out her jazzy new single “I Feel the Parks Department to clean up and the domestic labor thatat Awake,” backed up by a four-piece your local green space. was required to create it.. live band. 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Your family will TALK, HOW TO WRITE A learn solo steps and group KILLER ARTIST STATE- dances. $25–$30 per fam- MENT: A workshop for ily. . 4:30 pm. Mark Morris writers and artists. $20. Dance Group [3 Lafayette 1 pm. 440 Gallery [440 Ave. between Nostrand Sixth Ave. between Ninth Avenue and Bedford Av- and 10th streets in Park enue in Fort Greene, (718) Slope, (718) 499–3844], 624–8400], www.markmor- www.440gallery.com. risdancegroup.org. DINING, MILL HOUSE DANDE, SINGULAR EX- BREWING: The Hudson TREME ACTIONS: 5 pm. Vallery brewery offers See Friday, March 9. a taste of its goodies. DINING, REKORDERLIG Free. 5–8 pm. Prospect CIDER TASTING: Re- korderlig will be in the Heights Beer Works [648 Floating on air: The perfectly composed Renaissance painting Washington Ave. between store giving you a chance Dean and Bergen streets to sample its ciders. Free. “Ascension of the Ball” predicts the March 13 match betwen in Prospect Heights, (718) 6–8 pm. Prospect Heights the Brooklyn Nets and the Toronto Raptors at Barclays Center. 623–2337], www.phbeer- Beer Works [648 Washing- Associated Press / Adam Hunger worksny.com. ton Ave. between Dean ART, FREE FRIDAY’S “AR- and Bergen streets in COMING SOON TO TISANAL RETENTIVE!”: Prospect Heights, (718) 623–2337], www.phbeer- An evening exploration worksny.com. of Brooklyn’s inexorable BARCLAYS CENTER artisanal identity. Take a READING, “BINGO LOVE” whirl through the new ex- RELEASE PARTY: Cartoon- hibition, “The Business of Take my hand: In the Regina Opera Company’s production of ist Tee Franklin celebrates FRI, MARCH 9 WED, MARCH 21 the release of her graphic Brooklyn,” and pop in on “Madama Butterfly,” playing on March 10 and 11, Christina SPORTS, 2018 ACC SPORTS, BROOKLYN pop-up small-batch talks Rohm plays the devoted wife of an American serviceman, novel about older lesbians who fall in love over bingo, MEN’S BASKETBALL NETS V CHARLOTTE about culinary ventures. portrayed by Peter Hakjoon Kim. Hannan Stampleman TOURNAMENT SEMI- HORNETS: $11–$3,000. Free. 5 pm. Brooklyn His- with a reading, discus- FINALS: $55. 7 pm. 7:30 pm. torical Society [128 Pier- sion, and several rounds of repont St. at Clinton Street bingo! $20 ($10 in advance, ditorium [97th St. at Fourth provided by Bric Arts! Free in Brooklyn Heights, (718) includes two bingo cards). SAT, MARCH 10 Avenue in Bay Ridge, (718) with RSVP. 10 am. Industry THU, MARCH 22 222–4111], www.brooklyn- 7 pm. Rocco’s Tacos [339 482 3173], narrowscommu- City Factory Floor (274 SPORTS, 2018 ACC history.org. Adams St. between Ful- SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- nitytheater.com. 36th St. at Second Avenue ton and Johnson streets MEN’S BASKETBALL DINING, ST. PATRICK’S LANDERS V TAMPA in Sunset Park), www.in- in Downtown, (718) 246– TOURNAMENT FI- DAY PARTY: The Danish BAY LIGHTNING: $20– dustrycity.com. 8226], www.geeksout.org. NALS: $55. 8:30 pm. Athletic Club offers a tra- SAT, MARCH 10 $600. 7 pm. FAMILY, SHE’S ON POINT “THE PIRATES OF PEN- ditional corned beef and MUSIC, “MADAMA BUT- — A CELEBRATION OF ZANCE, IN CONCERT”: 8 cabbage dinner and a per- TERFLY”: Regina Opera GIRLS IN SPORTS: The pm. See Friday, March 9. SUN, MARCH 11 SAT, MARCH 24 formance by the Brooklyn Company presents Puc- event honors the achieve- Bards. $25. 7 pm. Danish COMEDY, TINDER LIVE SPORTS, BROOKLYN SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- cini’s opera “Madama But- ments of female athletes Athletic Club [735-741 65th FOURTH ANNIVERSARY NETS V PHILADELPHIA LANDERS V CHICAGO terfl y,” the tragic story of by introducing young girls Street, between Seventh SHOW!: Lane Moore’s 76ERS: $26–$3,000. BLACKHAWKS: $31– a young geisha who gives and boys to sports, with and Eighth Avenues in Sun- live online dating show 7:30 pm. up everything for a brash demonstrations and talks $495. 7 pm. set Park, (718) 748–7844]. welcomes comedian Eliot American naval offi cer. In from professional athletes Glazer, musician JD Sam- THEATER, “ASSASSINS”: Italian with English super- and coaches. Free. 11 son, and author Mychal TUE, MARCH 13 Theater 2020 presents Ste- SUN, MARCH 25 titles. $25 ($20 seniors, $5 am to 3 pm. Sunset Park Denzel Smith. $15. 8:30 phen Sondheim’s musical Recreation Center [43rd SPORTS, BROOKLYN SPORTS, BROOKLYN teens). 3 pm. Our Lady of pm. Littlefi eld (635 Sack- NETS V TORONTO about fi gures who tried to Perpetual Help school au- St. and Seventh Avenue ett St. between Third and NETS V CLEVELAND RAPTORS: $26–$3,000. take out U.S. Presidents. ditorium [5902 Sixth Ave. in Sunset Park, (718) 972– Fourth avenues in Gow- CAVALIERS: $105– 7:30 pm. $40 ($30 seniors and stu- between 59th and 60th 2135], www.nycgovparks. anus), www.littlefi eldnyc. $3,000. 1 pm. dents). 8 pm. St. Francis Streets in Sunset Park, org. com. College [180 Remsen St. (718) 259–2772.] www.regi- READING, POP-UP SHAKE- THU, MARCH 15 between Court and Clin- MON, MARCH 26 naopera.org. SPEARE: An entertaining ton streets in Brooklyn SUN, MARCH 11 SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- THEATER, “THE VISITA- pop-up book collabora- SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- Heights, (718) 489–5200], LANDERS V WASH- TION”: An immersive play tion between the Reduced DANCE, “THE BEAUTY OF LANDERS V FLORIDA www.sfc.edu. INGTON CAPITALS: about two priests in 1682 Shakespeare Company and BALLET”: The School of PANTHERS: $15–$350. MUSIC, BROOKLYN CHAM- investigating a witchcraft illustrator Jennie Maizels. American Ballet presents $15–$400. 7 pm. BER MUSIC SOCIETY: The 7 pm. accusation, performed Free. 11 am. PowerHouse famous ballet moments Brooklyn Heights group throughout the Wyckoff Arena [28 Adams St. at from “Sleeping Beauty,” performs work by Haydn, FRI, MARCH 16 House, the oldest building Water Street in Dumbo, and “Swan Lake,” and in- FRI, MARCH 30 Sibelius, and Franck. $30 in NYC. $40. 7 pm and 9 (718) 666–3049], www. structors explain how the MUSIC, DEMI LOVATO ($20 students). 8 pm. SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- pm. Wyckoff House [5816 powerhousearena.com. dance works. Free. 2 pm. AND DJ KHALED: $49– Chapel at First Unitarian LANDERS V TORONTO Clarendon Rd. at E. 59th TALK, COMMUNITY VIO- Kumble Theater at Long $499. 7:30 pm. Church [119 Pierrepont St. MAPLE LEAFS: $15– Street in East Flatbush, LENCE PREVENTION: Island University [DeKalb between Clinton St. and $350. 7 pm. (908) 420–9858], visita- Violence prevention and and Flatbush avenues in Monroe Place in Brooklyn SAT, MARCH 17 tionexperience.com. upstander workshops are Downtown, (718) 488– Heights, (718) 858–0718], designed to equip those 1624], www.kumblethe- MUSIC, ALICIA OLATUJA: SPORTS, BROOKLYN SUN, APRIL 1 www.brooklynchambermu- facing hate and violence ater.org. Theater, “Yoseph The Brooklyn jazz singer NETS V DALLAS MAV- sicsociety.org. with de-escalation skills the Musical”: The Biblical SPORTS, BROOKLYN returns home. $30. 8 pm. ERICKS: $17–$3,000. MUSIC, CHOIRFLY: The nerd- and basic self-defense story of about the favored NETS V DETROIT PIS- Kumble Theater at Long 7:30 pm. themed a capella band techniques. Free. Noon. son Yosef and his broth- Island University [DeKalb TONS: $17–$3,000. 6 sings about Harry Pot- Fort Hamilton Public ers. $25–$75. 2:30 pm and Flatbush avenues in pm. ter, Star Wars, and other Library (9424 Fourth Av- and 7 pm. Master Theater SUN, MARCH 18 Downtown, (718) 488– nerdy stuff. $5 suggested enue at 94th Street in Bay [1029 Brighton Beach Ave. 1624], www.kumblethe- SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- donation. 8 pm. The Way Ridge). www.caeny.org at Brighton 11th Street in TUE, APRIL 3 ater.org. LANDERS V CARO- Station [683 Washington FAMILY, “THE PRINCE AND Brighton Beach, (516) 344– SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- THEATER, “PLAZA SUITE”: 8030], www.yosefthemusi- LINA HURRICANES: Ave. between St. Marks THE MAGIC FLUTE”: This LANDERS V PHILA- Avenue and Prospect Place The Gallery Players per- cal.com. $16–$400. 5 pm. marionette production is DELPHIA FLYERS: in Prospect Heights, (718) form Neil Simon’s comedy adapted from Mozart’s MUSIC, “MADAMA BUTTER- $15–$450. 7 pm. 627–4949], www.waysta- classic about three couples opera and is set in mystical FLY”: 3 pm. See Saturday, MON, MARCH 19 tionbk.com. who stay in the hotel suite. Egypt. $11 ($10 kids). 12:30 March 10. $25 ($20 seniors and stu- DANCE, “MOODS”: A selec- pm and 2:30 pm. Pup- FILM, “INTO THE NIGHT — SPORTS, BROOKLYN WED, APRIL 4 dents). 8 pm. Gallery Play- tion of work by dance pio- petworks [338 Sixth Ave. PORTRAITS OF LIFE AND NETS V MEMPHIS ers [199 14th St. between MUSIC, LORDE: $39–$99. neer Anna Sokolow. $25 at Fourth Street in Park DEATH”: A special preview GRIZZLIES: $9–$2,557. ($18 students and seniors). Fourth and Fifth avenues Slope, (718) 965–3391], screening of a new fea- 7:30 pm. 8 pm. 8 pm. Actors Fund Arts in Park Slope, (212) 352– www.puppetworks.org. ture-length documentary 3101], www.galleryplay- Center [160 Schermer- FREE FITNESS AND FUN: A about diverse perspec- TUE, MARCH 20 THU, APRIL 5 horn St. between Smith ers.com. weekly full body workout tives on death and dying. and Hoyt streets Down- DANCE, “MOODS”: 8 pm. of low-impact aerobic, with With a free panel discus- SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- SPORTS, NEW YORK town, (800) 838–3006], See Friday, March 9. African and world dance sion starting at 1:30 before LANDERS V PITTS- ISLANDERS V NEW sokolow2018.bpt.me. THEATER, “ASSASSINS”: 8 movements. Free. 2 pm. the screening. $15. 3:30 BURGH PENGUINS: YORK RANGERS: $81– MUSIC, “THE PIRATES OF pm. See Friday, March 9. Restoration Plaza [1368 pm. Green-Wood Cem- $20–$600. 7 pm. $750. 7 pm. PENZANCE, IN CON- FILM, “BIG HERO SIX”: The Fulton St. at Marcy Avenue etery [Fifth Avenue and CERT”: Enjoy the score Saturday Cinema Club in Bedford-Stuyvesant, 25th Street in Greenwood of Gilbert and Sullivan’s screens the fi lm about a (718) 636–6996], www.res- Heights, (718) 210–3080], 620 Atlantic Ave. at Pacifi c Street in Prospect Heights comic operetta. $25 ($20 kid and his pet robot, who torationplaza.org. www.green-wood.com. (917) 618–6100, www.barclaysc enter.com. seniors and students). 8 become superheroes. With FAMILY FUN SERIES — IRISH pm. St Patrick’s Church au- arts and crafts activities DANCE: Learn the basics Continued on page 54 24-7 COURIER LIFE, MARCH 9-15, 2018 53 THEATER, “ASSASSINS”: 8 pm. See Friday, March 9. THEATER, “PLAZA SUITE”: 8 pm. See Saturday, March 10. THEATER, “THE VISITA- TION”: 8 pm. See Satur- day, March 10. THEATER, FORCE MAJEURE VAUDEVILLE: Magician Continued from page 53 PORTRAITS OF WOMEN Tanya Solomon hosts a IN SCIENCE”: A short fi lm READING, CHELSEA CLIN- monthly showcase of bi- TON: The former First anthology that follows women working at the zarre talent, which this Daughter discusses her month includes sex-posi- new picture book “She forefront of their fi elds. Followed by a live discus- tive rapping grandmoth- Persisted Around the ers, a hat juggler, a fl ex World: 13 Women Who sion with the producers and with local zoologist Dr. dancer, and much more. Changed History,” along $15 ($10 in advance). 9 pm. with illustrator Alexandra Mände Holfor. $16. 8 pm. Alamo Drafthouse [445 Cobra Club (6 Wyckoff Boiger. Free. 6 pm. Brook- Ave. between Jefferson lyn Public Library’s Central Albee Square West be- tween Willoughby and Ful- and Troutman streets in In style: Many of Bowie’s famed outfits are on display at the exhibit. Photo by Jason Speakman branch [10 Grand Army ton streets in Downtown, Bushwick), www.cobra- Plaza, between Eastern clubbk.com. Parkway and Flatbush Av- (718) 513–2547], www. exhibit, according to a spokeswoman. COMEDY, FAME DUMP- enue in Prospect Heights, drafthouse.com/nyc. STER: Social media gurus “Advance sales for ‘David Bowie is’ (718) 230–2100], www. COMEDY, ONE LINER MAD- BOWIE Chris Burns and Alise Mo- have been the most successful to date brooklynpubliclibrary.org. NESS: 64 comedians Continued from page 49 compete in a one-liner rales host a night of viral compared to any exhibition presented at FILM, THAT SLAPSTICK comedy. $10. 9:30 pm. SHOW!: An evening of vin- joke tournament. Pro- lowing sheet music for “Space Oddity,” the Brooklyn Museum. A few days prior ceeds benefi t Shelter Chic The Brick [575 Metropoli- tage comedy fi lms, featur- tan Ave. between Union you suddenly hear “Ground control to to opening, the Brooklyn Museum sold ing Laurel and Hardy, the animal rescue. $10 ($8 in advance). 8 pm. Littlefi eld Avenue and Lorimer Street Major Tom” in your ear, followed by the over 20,000 tickets,” said Fatima Jones Three Stooges, and more. (635 Sackett St. between in Williamsburg, (718) $10. 7 pm. [389 Melrose rest of the song. Kafele. Third and Fourth avenues 907–6189], www.brickthe- St. between Knickerbocker The passage through Bowie’s life ends The exhibit’s journey from London to in Gowanus), www.little- ater.com. and Irving avenues in Bush- fi eldnyc.com. in a dark room, with footage of him per- Brooklyn echoes Bowie’s life and artist- wick, (718) 415–1025]. forming on an enormous screen. It is as ry, said those who worked on the show. FRI, MARCH 16 captivating visually as it is sonically. “He expressed his wish that it would MON, MARCH 12 WED, MARCH 14 ART, “HAND LUGGAGE” FILM, “JUST ANOTHER GIRL OPENING RECEPTION: Bowie supported the dual audio and open in London and close in New York,” TALK, “ONE CLICK AWAY”: ON THE IRT”: A 25th an- A collaborative project by visual approach, according to Broackes. said Brooklyn Museum director Anne A performance and panel niversary screening of Pirmin Hagen and Chris- on human traffi cking, with “He wanted sound and vision to be as Pasternak. “It followed the arc of his the fi lm about a Brook- tine Katscher, in which they complimentary cocktails much a part of the story as photos and career.” lyn girl going after what follow pre-determined afterwards. Free. 6:30 pm. she wants. Director Leslie instructions about how to costumes,” she said. “David Bowie is” at Brooklyn Museum Brooklyn Historical Soci- Harris will discuss the fi lm set up the exhibit. Free. Tickets to the exhibit start at $20, and (200 Eastern Pkwy. at Washington Avenue ety [128 Pierrepont St. at afterwards. $15. 7 pm. 7–9 pm. Open Source Gal- Clinton Street in Brooklyn are scheduled to allow entry every 15 in Prospect Heights, (718) 638–5000, Alamo Drafthouse [445 lery [306 17th St. at Sixth Heights, (718) 222–4111], minutes throughout the day. Based on www.brooklynmuseum.org). On display Albee Square West be- Avenue in Park Slope, (646) www.brooklynhistory.org. pre-sales, “David Bowie is” is already through July 25. $20–$25. (VIP $35– tween Willoughby and Ful- 279–3969], www.open- COMEDY, SIDE PONYTAIL: ton streets in Downtown, source-gallery.org. the Brooklyn Museum’s most successful $2,500). The Monday night comedy (718) 513–2547], www. THEATER, “THE WINTER’S show welcomes Catherine drafthouse.com/nyc. TALE”: See Tuesday, Cohen, Joanna Briley, COMEDY, “OUR FRIEND Peter Revello, and more. March 13. ALBERT”: Celebrate Pi Free. 8 pm. Friends and THEATER, “ASSASSINS”: 8 Day and Einstein’s 139th Lovers (641 Classon Ave. pm. See Friday, March 9. birthday with science, his- between Dean and Pacifi c DANCE, “CLADDAGH”: tory, puppets, and beer! streets in Crown Heights), The Celtic rock group the An evening of speed talks www.fnlbk.com. Prodigals plays along with by scientists and historians world-champion Irish and COMEDY, COMEDY MON- intermixed with scenes tap dancers. $32–$37. 8 DAY: Open mic and from a biographical pup- pm. On Stage at Kingsbor- stand-up. Free. 6 pm. pet show about Einstein, ough [2001 Oriental Blvd. Freddy’s Bar [627 Fifth “Friends Call Me Albert.” at Oxford Street in Man- Ave. between 17th and $10. 8 pm. Littlefi eld (635 hattan Beach, (718) 368– 18th streets in Greenwood Sackett St. between Third 5596], www.onstageatk- Heights, (718) 768–0131], and Fourth avenues in ingsborough.org. www.freddysbar.com. Gowanus), www.little- fi eldnyc.com. FILM, “LEPRECHAUN 4 — IN SPACE!”: The best fi lm in TUES, MARCH 13 the Leprechaun series gets READING, JUNOT DÍAZ: THURS, MARCH 15 a midnight screening for The Pulitzer-winning au- TALK, JUGGLING TAXES St. Patrick’s Day weekend. thor reads from his debut FOR FREELANCERS: A $12. Midnight. Nitehawk picture book “Islandborn.” free workshop for the Cinema [136 Metropoli- Free. 6 pm. Brooklyn Pub- self-employed. RSVP tan Ave. between Wythe lic Library’s Central branch requested. Free. 5 pm. Avenue and Berry Street in [10 Grand Army Plaza, The Muse [350 Moffat Williamsburg, (718) 384– between Eastern Parkway St. between Irving and 3980], www.nitehawkcin- and Flatbush Avenue in Knickerbocker avenues in ema.com. Prospect Heights, (718) Bushwick, (929) 400–1678], VOLUNTEER SINGERS WANTED! 230–2100], www.brooklyn- www.themusebrooklyn. SAT, MARCH 17 publiclibrary.org. com. TALK, “THE WOMAN’S THEATER, “THE WINTER’S TOUR, WHISKEY WARS FAC- HOUR: The Great Fight TALE”: 7 pm. See Tuesday, TORY TOUR!: Join Kings The Kingsborough to Win the Vote”: Author March 13. County Distillery on a tour Musical Society Chorus Elaine Weiss discusses her FILM, KEVIN GEEKS OUT and tasting that explores new book. $5 (Free for ABOUT WOMEN’S whiskey scandals of the members). 6:30 pm. Brook- past and the resurgence CONDUCTOR WRESTLING: Comedian MARK MANGINI lyn Historical Society [128 Kevin Maher hosts a video of the industry today. $20. Pierrepont St. at Clinton variety show celebrat- 4:30 pm. Brooklyn Navy We perform a mixed repertoire of Street in Brooklyn Heights, ing the ladies of wrestling Yard at BLDG 92 [63 Flush- musical theater, folk and classical music, (718) 222–4111], www. entertainment in fi lm and ing Ave. at Carlton Avenue and present two concerts annually. brooklynhistory.org. television, with guest pre- in Fort Greene, (718) 907– 5932], www.bldg92.org. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings at THEATER, “THE WINTER’S sentations and an appear- TALE”: Arin Arbus directs ance by Kimmy Gatewood, FILM, “BABE”: Enjoy the kids Kingsborough Community College in this production of Shake- star of the Netfl ix series movies about a good- Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn. speare’s late tragicomedy, “Glow.” $15. 7:30 pm. hearted pig, with arts and FREE PARKING. which features a jealous Alamo Drafthouse [445 crafts activities provided CHORAL EXPERIENCE HELPFUL, BUT NOT REQUIRED king, a missing daughter, Albee Square West be- by BRIC Arts! Free with and a hungry bear. $90– tween Willoughby and Ful- RSVP. 10 am. Industry City CONTACT STEVE FRIEDMAN AT $100 ($20 people under ton streets in Downtown, Factory Floor (274 36 St. 30). 7:30 pm. (718) 513–2547], www. and Second Avenue in 718.338.9132 FILM, “BREAKTHROUGH — drafthouse.com/nyc. 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Stk# 2775F 46K Mi, Stk#2758F NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY WE SERVICE ALL LINCOLN LINCOLN VEHICLES NO MATTER WHERE YOU PURCHASED IT! 5102 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, New York • 1-718-258-9400 • 1-800-448-1429 SHOWROOM HOURS: Monday-Thursday 9-9 • Friday 9-7:30 • Saturday. 9-6 • OPEN Sunday 11-5 718-859-5200 2ND SHOWROOM Now Open For Your Convenience • 1515 Utica Ave. CRE AL DIT IP U IC N I N O WELCOME MCU †/* Prices/Payments include all costs to consumer except tax, title and MV fees which are additional & may U N M • be payable upon consummation in lieu of Lincoln rebates. Closed end lease subject to credit approval thru • AAutouto Net MEMBERS P A R AUTHORIZED R E Lincoln AFS. Total Payments/purchase option: $9,900/$24,423 (Lincoln MKZ), $12,204/$24,647 (Lincoln MKX), T L I A CI E AUTONET DEALER $9,900/$22,492 (Lincoln MKC). Leases are 25¢ per mile over Lincoln MKZ 7,500, Lincoln MKC/Lincoln MKX PATING D 7,500 miles per year. Lessee responsible fore excess wear/tear/maint/repair. Dealer not responsible for typo- graphical errors photos used for illustrative purposes only. DCA#0806391, DMV#6240988. www.PremierLincoln.com 64 COURIER LIFE, MARCH 9–15, 2018 BR